Jim Connelly

It took just 2:40, but BC has evened the game as Nathan Gerbe buried a shot when all alone in front of Curry. Anthony Aiello, who fired the original shot from the left point that was deflected to a wide open Gerbe.

The puck is dropped on period three. The question on many minds is will this be the final period of this year’s Beanpot?

It’s clear looking at the stats that John Curry was the hero for BU in the second period. BC mustered 13 shots on goal, 10 of those coming from the grade ‘A’ area. Compare that to just two grade ‘A’ attempts for the Terriers among their six shots. BC attempted 25 shots total, missing the … Read more

The Terriers killed the two BC power plays and the second period closed with BU hanging onto the 1-0 lead. Thanks to BC’s late power plays, it held a 15-6 advantage in shots in the period and has a 22-17 edge through two. We’ll be back with game stats through forty minutes when they’re available.

BU killed the first penalty only to have Boyle stopped by an incredible left pad save by Curry

BC has held the puck in the zone but unable to beat Curry. :44 seconds remain on the two-man advantage.

Brian Boyle had a doorstep chance but was stopped by Curry. A minor to McCarthy for hitting from behind, though, will give BC a 1:21 5-on-3 advantage.

The Eagles will once again have the chance to even the game with the man advantage as BU’s Tom Morrow was whistled for holding with 3:26 remaining in the second and BU holding a slim, 1-0 lead.

BU has killed BC’s second power play of the night,  allowing just one weak deflection from Brian Boyle on net. Combined, the two clubs are 0-for-5 with the man advantage as 4:20 remains in the second.

After being the recipient of three penalties, Gerbe drew a penalty against BU’s John McCarthy at 12:46 for obstruction interference. BC is on the power play for the second time in the game, still trailing, 1-0.