Try this for rationale. I don't know if this makes sense, but we are talking about the ECAC. :) IF the first two games go OT, then there could be two exhausted teams going into game 3 which could lead to injuries, bad play, etc. Another idea, is that this series might favor the underdog. All the 'dog has to do is go 1-0-1, which is easier than 2-0 or 2-1. Maybe the ECAC like more sweating by the home teams. Lord knows, I'm sweating about tonight's game. I was talking to a buddy of mine and he wished for the good old two games total goals to count series (but that is a different thread). Joe Clarkson '77 HOCKEY-L is for discussion of college ice hockey; send information to [log in to unmask], The College Hockey Information List.