Live Updates: No. 2 Boston College Men’s Hockey at No. 4 Michigan State (Game 2)
The Boston College men’s hockey team (1-0, 0-0 HE) plays its series finale against the No. 4 Michigan State Spartans (2-1, 1-0 B1G) on Saturday evening at Munn Ice Arena in East Lansing, Mich.
In Game 1 on Friday night, the Eagles shut out the Spartans 3-0 after an explosive second period. Boston College saw a pair of goals from forward Will Vote and a goal by forward Oskar Jellvik. Goalie Jacob Fowler was credited with the shut out and tallied 24 saves.
Lukas Gustafsson, Michael Hagens, James Hagens, Gabe Perreault, and Ryan Leonard tallied assists in the victory.
Michigan State is looking to avoid a sweep in its home opening series. The Spartans started their season last weekend with two road wins over Lake Superior State 2-1 (overtime) and 5-1.
Both programs are attempting to get off to a solid start after coming off impressive 2023-24 campaigns. Michigan State recorded a 25-10-3 overall record, won the Big Ten regular season and Tournament titles, and made an appearance in the NCAA Tournament. The team ended its season in the Maryland Heights Regional with a 5-2 defeat by Michigan. Boston College went 34-6-1 overall and won the Hockey East regular season and tournament title, won the Providence Regional and made an appearance in the Frozen Four where the team lost to Denver 2-0 in the national championship.
The game will be aired on B1G+ while the radio broadcast will be on WEEI 850 AM.
Live Updates:
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2nd Period
- 0:00 | The second period comes to a close with the Spartans ahead after scoring three goals in the period. Michigan State 4, Boston College 3.
- 7:32 | The Spartans go back in front with a score from forward Daniel Russell. Michigan State 4, Boston College 3.
- 12:28 | The Spartans tie up the game with a goal by defenseman David Gucciardi. Boston College 3, Michigan State 3.
- 16:49 | Boston College goes back in front with a power-play goal by defenseman Lukas Gustafsson, the first power play goal of the year for the Eagles. Boston College 3, Michigan State 2.
- 18:31 | Michigan State forward Gavin O’Connell is called for hooking and Boston College will be on a two-minute power play.
- 19:30 | The Spartans tie up the game with a goal by forward Red Savage. Boston College 2, Michigan State 2.
1st Period
- 0:00 | The opening frame comes to a close. The Eagles are in front early after scoring two goals in a 70 second span. Boston College 2, Michigan State 1.
- 1:50 | Boston College takes the lead on a breakaway goal by forward Ryan Leonard. Boston College 2, Michigan State 1.
- 3:00 | Eagles forward Gabe Perreault evens up the game with his first goal on the season. His score was assisted by James Hagens and Oskar Jellvik. Michigan State 1, Boston College 1.
- 9:59 | The Spartans get their first goal of the weekend with a score from forward Charlie Stramel, his first goal in a Michigan State uniform. Michigan State 1, Boston College 0.
- 20:00 | Michigan State wins the opening faceoff and we are underway in East Lansing.
Pregame:
- Puck drop is set for 6 p.m. ET.
