The Opening Faceoff
- Duke returns home Wednesday for a midweek matchup with Providence at 7 p.m. The Blue Devils will play three straight on the road before returning home March 27.
- The Blue Devils are 2-0 against Providence with the most recent meeting coming in 2015.
- The Friars are 4-3 overall with wins against Holy Cross, Brown, Merrimack and Stony Brook. Providence is averaging just 12.29 goals per game and allowing 13. Ryan Bell is the top scorer with 37 points from 14 goals and 23 assists. Richie Joseph has the most goals with 19.