Gallery: BU defeated Providence 5-2 during home matchup
The Boston University men’s hockey team defeated Providence College 5-2 at Agganis Arena on Saturday, February 17. The Friars scored first but the Terriers took the lead 3-1 going into the third period thanks to goals from Nick Zabaneh, Tom Willander, and Lane Hutson. Shane Lachance scored twice in the third and Mathieu Caron had 32 saves.
The Terriers earned 4 of 6 possible points over the weekend, losing in a shootout against the Friars on Friday at Schneider Arena.
Check out Holly Gustavsen’s photo gallery from the game below:
Junior goaltender Mathieu Caron (62) skates to the blue line as the Terrier’s starting lineup is announced.The Boston University men’s hockey team sign autographs for fans after their 5-2 win over Providence College.Junior goaltender Mathieu Caron (62) and freshman forward Macklin Celebrini celebrate BU’s 5-2 over Providence College.Junior goaltender Mathieu Caron (62) makes a pad save.Boston University’s mascot, Rhett, cheers with the Dog Pound.Captain and senior defenseman Case McCarthy (7) attempts to clear the puck.Freshman forward Macklin Celebrini (71) skates behind Providence’s net with the puck.The Boston University men’s hockey team celebrate Tom Willander’s goal with the bench.The Boston University men’s hockey team celebrate Tom Willander’s power play goal and take the lead 2-1.The Boston University student section, the Dog Pound, chant after BU’s first goal ties the game 1-1.The Boston University men’s hockey team celebrates their first goal of the game scored by Nick Zabaneh.Senior forward Nick Zabaneh (10) on a breakaway.Freshman forwards Jack Harvey (12) and Shane Lachance (18) protect the puck from Providence players.Freshman forward Macklin Celebrini (71) tries to regain possession in the offensive zone.Sophomore forward Devin Kaplan (21) pushed into the boards by a Providence player.Senior forward Nick Zabaneh (10) carries the puck away from a Providence player.Graduate student and forward Sam Stevens (25) protects the puck in the offensive zone.Senior forwards Luke Tuch (11) and Dylan Peterson (13) battle for the puck along the boards.
