Three Unanswered Goals Give No. 2 Boston College Men’s Hockey Comeback Win Over No. 5 Maine
The No. 2 Boston College Eagles (6-1, 1-0 HE) men’s hockey team defeated the No. 5 Maine Black Bears (6-1-1, 3-1-1 HE) 3-2 to open Hockey East play on Friday night.
The game was a defensive battle and remained scoreless until late in the middle frame when Maine forward Josh Nadeau scored his second goal of the season.
The Black Bears extended their lead early in the third on a score by forward Oskar Komarov.
The Eagles scored three unanswered goals in the third to secure the comeback attempt. The first came around the midway mark with a power play goal by left winger Andre Gasseau with help from Ryan Leonard and Gabe Perrault, while the second came late in the period off a score by center Mike Posma.
Leonard capped off the scoring with less than two minutes remaining in regulation to give the Eagles the lead and the eventual win.
Additionally, Boston College had three close calls throughout the contest when the shot attempts set off the light behind the net which signaled a score, however just barely missed.
The series finale will be on Sunday afternoon at 1 p.m. ET. It will air on ESPN+.
How it Happened:
3rd Period
- 20:00 | The game comes to a close. Boston College 3, Maine 2.
- 18:27 | Eagles right winger Ryan Leonard puts Boston College in front for the first time tonight with a goal. Boston College 3, Maine 2.
- 16:59 | The Eagles tie up the game with a goal by center Mike Posma, his first goal and point of the season. Maine 2, Boston College 2.
- 10:24 | Boston College cuts its deficit in half with a power play goal by left winger Andre Gasseau. Maine 2, Boston College 1.
- 10:16 | Black Bears defenseman Grayson Arnott gets called for tripping. The Eagles will be on a two-minute power play.
- 7:00 | Maine extends its lead with a goal by forward Oskar Komarov. Maine 2, Boston College 0.
- 6:11 | The power play ends and Boston College records the penalty kill.
- 4:11 | Eagles defenseman Lukas Gustafsson is called for interference. The Black Bears will be on a two-minute power play.
- 0:00 | Maine wins the faceoff for the final frame.
2nd Period
- 20:00 | The period comes to a close and the Black Bears head into the second intermission with a one-score advantage. Maine 1, Boston College 0.
- 17:50 | Maine strikes first with a goal by forward Josh Nadeau. Maine 1, Boston College 0.
- 12:58 | The penalties end.
- 10:58 | Maine forward Charlie Russell and Boston College defenseman Aram Minnetian, who reentered the game, both get called for roughing. The teams will be on a 4-on-4. Boston College 0, Maine 0.
- 9:21 | Aram Minnetian comes back to the bench after being evaluated in the locker room.
- 9:21 | The power play comes to a close and the Black Bears record a penalty kill.
- 4:21 | Eagles defenseman Aram Minnetian exits the game with an apparent leg injury on the penalty.
- 4:21 | Maine forward Ross Mitton is called for a game misconduct penalty. Boston College will be on a five-minute power play.
- 0:00 | Maine wins the faceoff to start the middle frame.
1st Period
- 20:00 | The opening frame comes to a close. The two teams will go into the first intermission scoreless. Boston College 0. Maine 0.
- 5:35 | The power play ends and Boston College records the penalty kill.
- 3:35 | Eagles left winger Andrew Gasseau is called for kneeing. The Black Bears will go on a two-minute power play, the first of the night.
- 0:00 | Maine wins the opening faceoff and we are underway at Conte Forum.
Pregame
- Eagles forward Oskar Jellvik will miss tonight’s contest with a shoulder injury.
- The players will wear special jerseys to honor Tony Voce and Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau during warmups.
- Puck drop is set for 7 p.m. ET
How to Watch:
Who: Boston College Eagles and Maine Black Bears
When: Friday, Nov. 8 at 7 p.m. ET
Where: Conte Forum, Chestnut Hill, Mass.
TV: NESN
Radio: WEEI 850 AM
Last Outing, Maine: The Black Bears completed a series sweep over the Merrimack Warriors at home 6-0 and 5-0.
Last Outing, Boston College: The Eagles completed a series sweep over the then-No. 10 St. Cloud State Huskies last weekend 4-1 and 2-1.
Last Meeting:The last time the two programs met was from Nov. 10-11, 2023. The Eagles lost the opening game 4-2 and tied the series finale 2-2.
