Here\u2019s a look at the second-to-last weekend of the regular season in ECAC Hockey. All games start at 7 p.m.<\/p>\n
Last time: <\/strong>8-5<\/p>\n Overall: \u00a0<\/strong>54-32-11<\/p>\n Yale at Colgate <\/strong><\/p>\n Yale\u2019s offense has been clicking lately, as the Bulldogs have scored at least three goals in four straight games, all wins. Colgate has only two wins over its last nine games, and has had trouble scoring goals. Sophomore goalie Colton Point missed both of the Raiders\u2019 games last weekend, but even if he returns, the Bulldogs should be able to put together enough offense for the win. \u00a0Yale wins <\/strong><\/p>\n Brown at Cornell\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n The Bears have allowed sixteen goals over their last three games. That\u2019s not good for a team that can\u2019t really afford to get into shootout-type games. Cornell\u2019s defense has been airtight lately, so any sort of offense the Big Red can generate should be enough. Cornell wins <\/strong><\/p>\n Clarkson at Dartmouth\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n Dartmouth ended Clarkson\u2019s fifteen-game unbeaten streak with a 3-2 win over the Golden Knights on Jan. 20. Clarkson has struggled to get much momentum since then, as it is 1-2-3 since then and has fallen into a tie for second place with Union.\u00a0 The Big Green have been playing pretty well lately, but I\u2019ve got to think Clarkson turn it around entering the final weeks of the season. Clarkson wins \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n St. Lawrence at Harvard\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n St. Lawrence has been playing better lately, while Harvard is just 2-4 over the last month. I\u2019m tempted to pick the Saints, but I think the Crimson will find a way to pull out a win. Harvard wins <\/strong><\/p>\n Rensselaer at Princeton<\/strong><\/p>\n The Tigers scored seven goals at Brown last Friday and then allowed seven goals against Yale the next night. \u00a0I think the former version of Princeton will show up against RPI, as I\u2019m not sure the Engineers will be able to contain the Tigers\u2019 forwards. Princeton wins <\/strong><\/p>\n Union at Quinnipiac<\/strong><\/p>\n Union has lost one game over the last month, a stretch that has moved them into a tie for second place with Clarkson. The Bobcats have been playing better lately, but I think the Dutchmen\u2019s scoring depth will be the difference. Union wins \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n Saturday, Feb. 17 <\/strong><\/p>\n Brown at Colgate<\/strong><\/p>\n Even with the Raiders recent struggles, I think they should be strong enough defensively and generate just enough offense to beat the Bears. Colgate wins <\/strong><\/p>\n Yale at Cornell<\/strong><\/p>\n The Bulldogs scored a late goal to force a 3-3 tie in the first game between these teams back on Jan. 12. It should be another close game, but I think the Big Red are balanced enough to counter Yale\u2019s offense and hold on for the win. Cornell wins <\/strong><\/p>\n St. Lawrence at Dartmouth\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n Both teams have been better in the second half, but I\u2019m going go with the home team in what should be a close matchup. Dartmouth wins <\/strong><\/p>\n Clarkson at Harvard\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n These teams skated to a wild 6-6 tie last month in Potsdam. With Harvard leading scorer Ryan Donato playing for the United States in the Olympics, I think it will be a tighter defensive game this time around, and that should benefit the Golden Knights Clarkson wins <\/strong><\/p>\n Union \u00a0at Princeton\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n Both these teams can score, but I think Union is better in its own zone, and that should be the difference. Union wins \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Rensselaer at Quinnipiac\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n RPI has won exactly one game in each month of the season, including a 2-1 win over then-No.1 Cornell on Feb. 3. If the Engineers get a second win in February, I don\u2019t think it will be against the Bobcats. Quinnipiac wins <\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Here\u2019s a look at the second-to-last weekend of the regular season in ECAC Hockey. All games start at 7 p.m. Last time: 8-5 Overall: \u00a054-32-11 Yale at Colgate Yale\u2019s offense has been clicking lately, as the Bulldogs have scored at least three goals in four straight games, all wins. 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