Rhoades's 29th-best high school recruiting class and his 50th-ranked transfer class placed the Nittany Lions 56th-overall in 2024's recruiting rankings.
This was the first matchup between the two programs in 10 years.
In the offseason, Johnson put on 15 to 20 pounds, focusing on building muscle while remaining athletic.
With nine new players, the Nittany Lions addressed the media ahead of their season opener.
Daouda has appeared in 13 games this season, playing 90 minutes in six.
"We weren't ready at the drop of the puck."