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Every Big Ten team is in action this week save for the Badgers, who are idle for the second weekend in a row. Penn State (3-1-2) vs. Bentley (3-2-0): Oct. 30 at 7 p.m.; Oct. 31 at 7 p.m. Both the Nittany Lions and Falcons have started the season well.

Penn State (3-1-2) vs. Bentley (3-2-0): Oct. 30 at 7 p.m.; Oct. 31 at 7 p.m.

This is the first meeting between Penn State and Bentley, and Penn States last home series until January.

Both the Nittany Lions and Falcons have started the season well. The Falcons are coming off a series sweep over RPI, beating the Engineers5-2 and 4-0. Penn State swept Holy Cross 3-1 and 7-1.

After a couple of 7-1 wins, Penn State has one of the most prolific offenses in the country. The Nittany Lions average 4.17 goals per game, tied for third in the country. Bentley brings the nations 10-best penalty kill, and has allowed three goals in the past 30 opponent power plays.

Its very early in the season, but the Nittany Lions are a fairly strong and consistent team. Their puck possession was impressive last week as well, with Penn State recording Corsi of over 60 percent in both games.