If the season ended today, Harvard would host Northeastern in the ECAC quarterfinals. The Huskies (18-7-3, 12-5-3) are in fifth place, just two points behind the Crimson. Led by winger Hilary Witt (25 g, 21 a), another Kazmaier nominee, Northeastern took Harvard to overtime twice this month and presents a difficult first round match-up.
Another dangerous quarterfinal opponent will be Providence (17-8-3, 11-6-3). The Friars are eight points behind Brown, but with goaltender Sara DeCosta (1.42 GAA, .948 save percentage), Providence always has a chance to win. Earlier this month DeCosta shut out Harvard for the first time in 83 games to beat the Crimson at Bright.
Four teams are vying for the final two playoff spots. Niagara (17-11-2, 10-11-1), St. Lawrence (17-12-0, 10-10-0), Princeton(10-10-5, 8-9-3) and Cornell (13-12-1, 9-12-1) are separated by just two points in the standings. The Saints play two games at Niagara this weekend.