Though the men’s hockey season is still young, Cornell’s offensive explosion in its first three games has garnered some national attention and is reflected in the team’s climb up the polls to No. 3. Currently, the Red is first in the NCAA in offense, leading the way with 4.67 goals per game. The majority of that offensive success is due to Cornell’s prolific power play, which has converted 44.4 percent (8-for-18) of its chances, a mark that is also tops in the NCAA.

Cornell’s goal-scoring surge is particularly surprising in light of Coach Schafer’s history of fielding physical, defensive squads backed by stingy goaltending.