The top story in today’s issue (#256) is my weekend preview with games of the week, including an unprecedented Beanpot final between Northeastern and Harvard set for Monday. There’s a big series between Denver and North Dakota in the NCHC, and Michigan will meet Michigan State again this weekend in the Big Ten.

Also in this issue …

• I have my weekly DraftKings picks, which are back after a week off. I have a lot of picks this week, including picks for the following games: Northeastern vs. Providence; Michigan vs. Michigan State; Maine vs. Boston College; Minnesota vs. Wisconsin; Colorado College vs. Omaha

• The latest commitments, including a 4★ forward to Merrimack, a 4★ goalie to Quinnipiac, and a 3.75★ goalie to Wisconsin.