No. 2 Boston College Men’s Hockey Falls Short in Back-and-Forth Battle With No. 4 Michigan State
The No. 2 Boston College Eagles (1-1, 0-0 HE) men’s hockey team lost to the No. 4 Michigan State Spartans (2-1, 0-0 B1G) 4-3 on Saturday night to split the series.
The back-and-forth battle gave both teams advantages at the end of the first two periods of the contest.
After going down one score, Eagles forwards Gabe Perreault and Ryan Leonard each scored a goal in a 70 second span to give Boston College the 2-1 lead at the end of the opening frame.
The Spartans fought back and scored three goals in the second period by forwards Red Savage, Charlie Stramel, his second of the night, and Daniel Russell to put Michigan State back in front. Eagles defenseman Lukas Gutsafsson also recorded a goal in the period to keep the deficit within one.
Boston College had multiple looks in the third period as the team attempted 13 shots on goal but couldn’t put anything in the net.
How it Happened:
3rd Period
- 0:00 | The period comes to a close. The Spartans win and split the series. Michigan State 4, Boston College 3.
- 10:00 | At the halfway mark of the period, the Spartans still have the lead. Boston College has had some good looks but hasn’t been able to put anything in the net. Michigan State 4, Boston College 3.
- 20:00 | Boston College wins the faceoff and the final frame is underway.
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 forward Charlie Stramel, his second of the night. 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.
