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Spartans skate past BU, 4-2; Women faced Brown
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Spartans skate past BU, 4-2; Women faced Brown

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#3/4 Michigan State scored three goals in the first period – two on breakaways – to defeat #1 Terriers, 4-2, in front of a sold-out crowd of 6,148 at Agganis Arena. The long-awaited duel—the front cover of a two-game series—drew dozens of scouts to see the combined 34 NHL draft picks on the ice.

After the game, coach Jay Parolfo pulled no punches and described his dissatisfaction with his team’s performance in the first major test of the season.

Puck management issues dogged the Terriers, especially in the opening period. A weak DD pass on the opening faceoff quickly led to an MSU 2-on-1. Then a holding penalty follows Carter friend gave the Spartans a man advantage. With just one second left on the power play, Matt BasgallThe shot from the right point was deflected At home Through Charlie Stramel from just outside the fold.


In the subsequent play Austin Baker checked Cole Hutsona target for the Spartans all night, with a five-minute major and a game misconduct. Ninety seconds into the extended power play, a drop pass was mishandled on center ice by Conrad Fondrk and MSUs Eric Nilson was off to the races. He hit Mikhail Yegorov to the glove side, doubling the visitors’ lead.

BU had several A chances on the power play, but couldn’t leave a puck behind Trey Augustine.

After Yegorov fended off another breakaway and several Spartan shots were blocked, BU was back on the power play and the second unit made it count. Jack Murtagh took a pass from Jack Harveydrove to the right circle and dropped a pass to Fondrk. He advanced the puck to Sascha Boumedienne for a 15-yard snap that beat Augustinus Kamil Bednarik set a screen. The Swedish defender’s first goal brought the lead back to 2-1.

That only took two minutes. A shot of Cole Eiserman just missed it and came out Gavin O’Connell at the BU blue line. His captain pass sent a freshman running Cayden Lindstrom alone and he defeated Yegorov by five holes for what would prove to be the game winner.

Terriers played a healthier second period and while they put nine shots on net, Augustine stymied them all. BU’s best chance came four minutes into the period when Hutson cleared a puck and put Boisvert in the slot for a one-timer.

Michigan State pressured the Terriers in the third period and enjoyed a 9-1 shooting advantage at the half. Two minutes later, the Spartans put paid to Terrier’s hopes of a comeback. In the rush, Lindstrom’s shot flew over the BU goal, but the rebound came out in front Shane Vansaghi put the puck away before Yegorov could cover it. 4-1.

The period was filled with penalties, both red and green. With two minutes left in regular time, Doorman Martonethe fourth overall pick in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft, was assessed a gross penalty and game misconduct. BU pulled Yegorov to create a 6-on-4 advantage. From the right circle, Eiserman took a back pass from Hutson and quickly redirected the puck toward the crease Ryder Ritchie deduced it through Augustine. (See Highlights) That was the Terriers’ last gasp.

Despite yielding four goals, Yegorov played a strong game and kept BU within striking distance until early in the third. He stopped 30 shots, while Augustine knocked down 18 BU attempts.

Terriers converted two of six power play opportunities, while the Spartans were one of three. BU won 35 of the 66 draws.

● GoTerriers.com to summarize And box score

● Highlights and post-game Pandolfo

● Boston Hockey Blog BU men’s hockey fails in its first real test, losing 4-2 to No. 3 Michigan State

The teams will conclude the series on Saturday with a puck drop at 7 p.m. ESPN+ provides the livestream. Hockey Hall of Fame inductee Jack Parker will be honored prior to the game. Game day links are here.

Looking ahead

2026 recruit Egor Shilov continued his high scoring streak with two goals – including the match winner on a power play – and an assist in the Victoriaville game. 5-3 victory against Moncton. The 6-foot-1 center also dominated the face-off point, winning 17 of 25 ties. Shilov’s 7-12-19 scoring line in ten matches is tied for the QMJHL points lead.

2026 recruit Braid Wassilyn scored his first goal in Niagara’s 3-1 loss to Erie. The left wing had missed the team’s first six games with an injury.


2027 recruit Carter Meijer scored his third goal in the NTDP U17s’ 7-3 loss to Youngtown.

2027 recruit Brady Knowledge turned aside 27 shots in the NTDP U18s’ 6-2 loss to Lake Superior State

Looking back

Clayton Keller scored his first goal and added three assists as Utah doubled San Jose, 6-3. Macklin Celebrini scored his first goal and assisted on another goal for the Sharks.

Women’s team

#13 BU was defeated 2-1 by Brown at Walter Brown Arena. Luisa Welcke scored early in the second period to start the scoring. Brown tied the score late in the second period and took the lead in the third period.

● GoTerriers.com to summarize And box score

● Highlights


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