Cambridge, Massachusetts – The Crimson scored three goals in the third period and fell behind 2-0 early on, but they came back to win by one point in overtime loss Friday night. Casey Severo For the second straight night, they scored early in the third period, but fell just short of a complete comeback attempt as Union scored in overtime. Harvard returns to Bright Laundry this weekend looking to earn four of a possible six points.
How it happened
Harvard fell behind early in the first period after Union scored twice on shots that Mulahi missed. Outshot 17-4 in the first period, the Crimson went into the opening period looking for a goal to spark their offense.
None other than Joe Miller The Crimson answered early in the second period to pull within one point, with Miller scoring in his second straight game this season. Alex Gaffney Based on superiority in numbers.
Going into the third period, they were down 2-1, Casey Severo He scored within the first two minutes of the game, his second goal in a row on the second night. Michael Callow The hash found Severo, who slotted it into the far corner for his fourth goal of the season. Callow has been in great form since his trip out west, scoring in five of his last six games.
Union battled back in the third period to take the lead again, and in an attempt to tie the score, the third line forced a turnover in the offensive zone and capitalized on the ensuing opportunities. Marek Hejduk It was his first goal since the home opening match in November.
The Crimson earned a power play midway through the third period and quickly capitalized on it. Alex Gaffney Gaffney also scored on the power play. Four of his five goals this season have come on the power play. Joe Miller It hit the post.
Union scored a goal near the end of the game and added another early in overtime to add to the points.
next time
Harvard will be at home again next weekend, hosting Cornell and Colgate in another key conference weekend.
