The Eagles had the first nine shots of the period – MSU’s first shot came on a short-handed breakaway by Charlie Stramel that Fowler blocked – and were all over the Spartans until Vote’s second goal.

MSU regrouped, but Jellvik’s goal was a setback before the second intermission.

BC’s second and third goals came directly from MSU’s turnovers at the blue line, which led to odd rushes and put Augustine in extremely difficult situations. These are things that MSU needs to clean up going forward, but are also a testament to the Eagles’ forechecking skills.

BC is an extremely talented team and had moments where it looked underwhelming. Now MSU will try to respond and secure an important series split.

What they said

MSU coach Adam Nightingale on the game overall: “I didn’t like much from the start and obviously (BC) did a really good job and they’re a very talented team and well coached, but we wanted to be cute and that’s not our game. We’re not a very good team, and if we’re trying to play a hockey team, I liked our reaction in the third period and we started to get into our game a little bit. It’s an opportunity to learn something. But tomorrow we will be better and of course there is still a lot to clarify.