Mercyhurst Lakers vs Niagara Purple Eagles – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
3:2
20/02/2026 at 19:00 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
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Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Period (1 - 1)
  • 2nd Period (1 - 0)
  • 3rd Period (1 - 1)

Chances of winning


Mercyhurst Lakers
28.9%
Draw
20.3%
Niagara Purple Eagles
50.8%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
28.6% 20.5% 50.9%

Our Initial ML Estimation

32.1% 23% 45.3%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Mercyhurst Lakers has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+0.3%)
  • Niagara Purple Eagles has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-0.1%)
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Mercyhurst Lakers than the current prediction. (+3.2%)
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Niagara Purple Eagles than the current prediction. (-5.5%)
  • Note: The ML model's lower estimate suggests a potential downturn for Niagara Purple Eagles, possibly due to injuries or other negative factors.
  • Mercyhurst Lakers - Niagara Purple Eagles Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    3.16
    (3.22)
    4.5
    (4.5)
    1.8
    (1.81)
    9.4%
    (8.5%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 6.00
    Preview Facts
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Mercyhurst won 3.
    • Both teams are showing inconsistent performances lately.
    • Mercyhurst may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
    • Recently, Mercyhurst has had a series of away games.
    • Niagara might have a minor edge in this game.
    • In the last 8 head-to-head matches, Mercyhurst won 5 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 27:21. (average 3.4:2.6).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Mercyhurst won 2 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 10:10. (average 2.5:2.5).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Mercyhurst Lakers - Niagara Purple Eagles were as follows:
    17.01.2026 Niagara Purple Eagles - Mercyhurst Lakers 2:4
    16.01.2026 Mercyhurst Lakers - Niagara Purple Eagles 3:0
    24.02.2024 Mercyhurst Lakers - Niagara Purple Eagles 3:4
    22.02.2024 Niagara Purple Eagles - Mercyhurst Lakers 1:6
    20.02.2024 Mercyhurst Lakers - Niagara Purple Eagles 1:4
    Draw
    2024/25

    1/8-finals
    1Boston College EaglesBentley Falcons3 : 1
    2Providence FriarsDenver Pioneers1 : 5
    3Western Michigan BroncosMinnesota State Mavericks2 : 1
    4Minnesota Golden GophersMassachusetts Minutemen4 : 5
    5Maine Black BearsPenn State Nittany Lions1 : 5
    6Connecticut HuskiesQuinnipiac Bobcats4 : 1
    7Michigan State SpartansCornell Big Red3 : 4
    8Boston University TerriersOhio State Buckeyes8 : 3

    Quarter-finals
    1Boston College EaglesDenver Pioneers1 : 3
    2Western Michigan BroncosMassachusetts Minutemen2 : 1
    3Penn State Nittany LionsConnecticut Huskies3 : 2
    4Cornell Big RedBoston University Terriers2 : 3

    Semi-finals
    1Denver PioneersWestern Michigan Broncos2 : 3
    2Penn State Nittany LionsBoston University Terriers1 : 3

    Final
    1Western Michigan BroncosBoston University Terriers6 : 2