Boston College Men’s Hockey Falls to Northeastern 4-3

The Boston College men's hockey team suffered a 4-3 defeat to conference rivals Northeastern on Saturday night, marking their second consecutive loss in the series. After securing a win in overtime on Friday, BC was unable to replicate that success, as the Huskies scored the game-winning goal just two minutes into extra time. BC took an early lead on Friday night, but Northeastern was able to mount a comeback, just as they did on Saturday.

Dean Letourneau opened the scoring for BC with his fifth goal of the season just over four minutes into the game, capitalizing on a power play opportunity. Pelletier extended BC's advantage early in the second period, but it was Northeastern who capitalized on a power play goal with nine minutes in to the period, taking their first lead of the game. They extended their lead a few minutes later when they scored their second power play tally of the period.

BC managed to level the score with a power play goal with 3:21 left in the period, scored by Alex Pelletier for his first collegiate goal. Jake Sondreal extended BC's lead to 3-2 with a goal barely more than a minute later, following up on a rebound. Northeastern responded quickly, scoring a goal just three minutes into the third period, breaking the tie.

Both teams had chances in the final period, but the goaltenders made crucial saves, sending the game to overtime. In overtime, Northeastern broke the deadlock, scoring just over two minutes in on a rebound play. Boston College fell short, losing 4-3 and failing to complete the weekend sweep against Northeastern.