Keys to the Game for Princeton

1. Start fast. The Tigers are 17-3-1 this season when they score first. Often when Princeton falls behind early, the team struggles to get back into games. This will be especially crucial for tonight’s contest, as the Tigers are matched up against the nation’s hottest goaltender, Alex Stalock. If Princeton is able to get on the board early and keep the pressure up, however, the Tigers will have a good shot at pulling this one out.

2. Spread out the offensive production. Last weekend, the line of junior forwards Dan Bartlett and Cam MacIntyre and sophomore forward Sam Sabky provided all of Princeton’s scoring as Bartlett led the way with three goals. MacIntyre and Sabky each added on apiece. If Princeton is going to be successful tonight, the team will need contributions from all of its lines. If senior forwards Brett Wilson and Lee Jubinville are able to get going, the Tigers should be in good shape, at least on the offensive end.

3. Keep up the defensive intensity. While the Tigers have had a very strong defensive effort all season long, led by goalie Zane Kalemba, they failed to hold onto their a two-goal lead for the first time all season against Cornell a week ago tonight. If the offense is able to crack Stalock early, the defense needs to be able make that lead stand up.