Penn State vs. Notre Dame NCAA Game Preview and Projected Lines 2/27/26
The upcoming NCAA match between the Penn State Nittany Lions and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish is generating significant anticipation. Scheduled for February 27, 2026, this game promises to showcase some outstanding hockey talent.
Match Details
- Date: February 27, 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM EST
- Venue: Compton Family Ice Arena
- Broadcast: Big Ten Network+
Penn State Nittany Lions Overview
The Nittany Lions come into this matchup with a record of 20 wins, 9 losses, and 1 tie (20-9-1). Recently, they achieved a notable sweep against the Ohio State Buckeyes, winning 11-4 and 5-4 in overtime. In February, they have a 2-1-1 record, averaging 5.8 goals per game while allowing 4.5 goals.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish Overview
The Fighting Irish, in contrast, are struggling with a 6-22-4 record. They were swept by Michigan State in their last outings, suffering losses of 4-2 and 8-2. Notre Dame’s performance in February shows a disappointing 1-4-1 record, averaging just 3 goals per game and also allowing 4.5 goals.
Head-to-Head This Season
This season, Penn State has faced Notre Dame twice, winning both encounters. The Nittany Lions averaged five goals per game against the Fighting Irish, while Notre Dame managed only two goals per game in these meetings.
Projected Lines
Penn State Nittany Lions
- McKenna – Dowiak – Fink
- DiMarsico – Laubach – Webusch
- Van Olm – Schoen – Dowiak
- Katzin – Chin – Degraves
- Aman – Schade – Gadowsky
- Smith – Crespo
- Christenson – Collins
- Fascia – Reidler
- Fleming – McFayden
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
- Ali – Nelson – Knuble
- Brown – Muzzatti – Werner
- Slaggert – Fimis – Oliver
- Jovankovic – Schermerhorn – Belle
- Fischer – Kumlin – Nelson
- Kerr – Jurcev – Mastrodomenico
- Fleming – Pearson – Williams
Key Players to Watch
Penn State Nittany Lions
- Gavin McKenna: Leads the team with 43 points and 30 assists.
- Matt DiMarsico: Top goal scorer with 17 goals.
- Dane Dowiak: Strong plus/minus leader at +16.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
- Evan Werner: Leads the Irish with 28 points and 15 goals.
- Cole Knuble: Team leader in assists with 18.
- Nico Jovanovic: Plus/minus leader, despite a -1 rating.
Next Matchups
Following this clash, Penn State will face Notre Dame again on February 28. Meanwhile, Notre Dame will visit Penn State the same day.
This match presents a crucial opportunity for both teams to gain momentum as the season progresses. Visit Filmogaz.com for more updates leading to the game.
