Overview
- The No. 3 Spartans struck for three first-period goals, including Charlie Stramel on the power play, Eric Nilson shorthanded and Cayden Lindstrom on a breakaway, before Shane Vansaghi added insurance early in the third.
- Trey Augustine made 18 saves as Michigan State outshot Boston University 34-20 and blocked 12 attempts in the nationally televised game.
- Gavin O’Connell and defenseman Matt Basgall recorded two assists each, with additional helpers from Lindstrom and freshman Ryker Lee.
- Despite eight penalties that produced six BU power plays and 15 minutes short-handed, MSU’s kill held firm as the Terriers managed two power-play goals.
- The high-profile non-conference series features 34 NHL draft picks between the rosters and continues Saturday at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+ from Agganis Arena.