Wednesday, March 9
Chestnut Hill, MA
7:00 p.m.
Boston College
15-17-5
4
vs
3
New Hampshire
14-19-1
1
2
3
OT 1
F
New Hampshire
1
0
2
0
3
Boston College
1
2
0
1
4
Photo by: John Quackenbos
McLaughlin Nets Overtime Winner to Beat UNH in Hockey East Opening Round
March 09, 2022 | Men's Hockey
CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. – Senior captain Marc McLaughlin's second goal of the night with 9:04 left in overtime propelled No. 8 seed Boston College to a thrilling 4-3 victory over No. 9 seed New Hampshire on Wednesday night in the Hockey East Opening Round at Kelley Rink.
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The Eagles (15-17-5) advance to face Hockey East Regular Season Champion and No. 1 seed Northeastern at Matthews Arena on Saturday night at 7:30 p.m.
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The Wildcats (14-19-1) came back from 3-1 down in the third period to force overtime, but Marshall Warren set up McLaughlin at the left doorstep and the senior roofed a shot to beat Mike Robinson and win the game.
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McLaughlin became BC's first 20-goal scorer since former captain David Cotton three seasons ago. He scored his 20th and 21st goals of the season while adding an assist for a three-point night. Jack McBain also posted three points on a goal and two assists, extending his goal scoring streak to seven games.
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Eric Dop registered a season-high 44 saves, the third 40-save performance in his last four games, to push his personal winning streak to four in a row.
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McBain handed the Eagles an early lead six minutes into the night, firing a left wing drop pass from Warren high glove side on Robinson. Tyler Ward tied the game with 1:43 left in the first by finishing his own rebound past Dop from the low slot.
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Boston College killed off three consecutive UNH power plays early in the second period, which included a shorthanded goal from Nikita Nesterenko at 2:48. The sophomore took a clear from Jack St. Ivany and created separation for a partial breakaway before tucking a forehand through Robinson's five-hole.
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BC doubled its lead on the power play late in the middle frame. Drew Helleson reached out to tip a pass in the slot which deflected to McLaughlin and the senior's quick snap shot beat Robinson blocker side.
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Ward capped off a hat trick with a pair of power play goals in the third period for UNH.
Saturday's Hockey East Quarterfinal between BC and Northeastern at Matthews Arena will air live on NESNplus at 7:30 p.m.
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The Eagles (15-17-5) advance to face Hockey East Regular Season Champion and No. 1 seed Northeastern at Matthews Arena on Saturday night at 7:30 p.m.
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The Wildcats (14-19-1) came back from 3-1 down in the third period to force overtime, but Marshall Warren set up McLaughlin at the left doorstep and the senior roofed a shot to beat Mike Robinson and win the game.
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McLaughlin became BC's first 20-goal scorer since former captain David Cotton three seasons ago. He scored his 20th and 21st goals of the season while adding an assist for a three-point night. Jack McBain also posted three points on a goal and two assists, extending his goal scoring streak to seven games.
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Eric Dop registered a season-high 44 saves, the third 40-save performance in his last four games, to push his personal winning streak to four in a row.
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McBain handed the Eagles an early lead six minutes into the night, firing a left wing drop pass from Warren high glove side on Robinson. Tyler Ward tied the game with 1:43 left in the first by finishing his own rebound past Dop from the low slot.
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Boston College killed off three consecutive UNH power plays early in the second period, which included a shorthanded goal from Nikita Nesterenko at 2:48. The sophomore took a clear from Jack St. Ivany and created separation for a partial breakaway before tucking a forehand through Robinson's five-hole.
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BC doubled its lead on the power play late in the middle frame. Drew Helleson reached out to tip a pass in the slot which deflected to McLaughlin and the senior's quick snap shot beat Robinson blocker side.
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Ward capped off a hat trick with a pair of power play goals in the third period for UNH.
Saturday's Hockey East Quarterfinal between BC and Northeastern at Matthews Arena will air live on NESNplus at 7:30 p.m.
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Team Stats
UNH
BC
Shots
47
27
PPG
2
1
SHG
0
1
Penalties
4
5
Penalty Mins
8
10
Faceoffs Won
38
42
Game Leaders
+/-
2
Goals
2
Sh
2
A
1
+/-
2
Goals
1
Sh
1
A
2
+/-
1
Goals
0
Sh
1
A
2
+/-
1
Goals
1
Sh
3
A
0
Players Mentioned
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