Northeastern 5, Merrimack 1 - Final

NORTH ANDOVER -- Not a pretty night for the Warriors; Northeastern hands Merrimack just its second loss at home all season, 5-1, behind a 37-save effort from netminder Chris Rawlings.

Chris Barton scored his 16th goal of the year for Merrimack. Barton now has the most goals of any Warrior in the past eight seasons, dating back to Anthony Aquino, who potted 24 goals in 2001-02.

Barton could be the first Warriors to net 20 goals since 2001-02; he's four shy with 10 games to play.

Aquino left for Major Junior after his junior season. Aquino was a 3rd-round pick of the Dallas Stars and signed to attend their NHL camp, but did not make the team and was assigned to the OHL.

Look for a full Reax post later tonight.