Austin Albrecht scored the only goal of the game just 4:57 into the first period at Mullins Center, while Matt Murray made 31 saves en route to the fourth shutout of his freshman season. The victory was the Minutemen’s 15th this season and ensures them the No. 8 seed and home ice in next weekend’s first round of Hockey East postseason play. Murray made 14 saves in the first period and finished the night with 31 saves. The Friars held a 31-22 shot advantage in the game. Hayden Hawkey made 21 stops for the Friars, who finish as the No. 3 seed.
