Providence missed out on an opportunity to tie second-place Northeastern and move just a point behind Boston College, settling for a tie with the Catamounts, who entered the game tied for last place. In fact, Vermont led the contest 2-0 entering the third period, requiring a Friars rally to secure even the single point.
Providence outshot the Catamounts, 46-21, but Stefanos Lekkas rose to the challenge with 44 saves. With the tie, Vermont escaped the Hockey East cellar, bypassing Merrimack.