Late Krys Goal Sends Boston University Past Northeastern, 3-2
Freshman defenseman Chad Krys scores in final minute for Terriers

Freshman defenseman Chad Krys scored the game-winning goal for the Terriers
Prd Time  Team Score Type Scored By Assists
1st 2:23  NOE1-0 EV Biagio Lerario (1)Tanner Pond/2, Mike Jamieson/1
1st 11:21  NOE2-0 EV Nolan Stevens (10)Matt Filipe/12, Ryan Shea/13
2nd 14:38  BU1-2 PP Jakob Forsbacka Karlsson (13)Clayton Keller/21, Charlie McAvoy/18
3rd 3:01  BU2-2 EV Nick Roberto (5)Jakob Forsbacka Karlsson/17, Charlie McAvoy/19
3rd 19:35.1 BU3-2 PP GW Chad Krys (5)Jakob Forsbacka Karlsson/18, Charlie McAvoy/20
Scoring 1st 2nd 3rd Final
Northeastern  2002
Boston University  0123
Shots on Goal 1st 2nd 3rd SOG
Northeastern  711826
Boston University  1081028
Team Stats and Records  PP PIM SHGF
Northeastern (18-15-5)  0/3 5/10 0
Boston University (23-10-3)  2/3 5/10 0
Northeastern Goaltending MIN GA 1 2 3 Saves
Ryan Ruck (L, 18-14-4)59:073 107825
Empty Net0:530     
Boston University Goaltending MIN GA 1 2 3 Saves
Jake Oettinger (W, 20-9-3)60:002 511824

BOSTON - In a game that followed a near-exact script as Friday's series opener, freshman Chad Krys scored a power-play goal with 24.9 seconds left in regulation to lift No. 8/6 Boston University to a 3-2 victory over Northeastern and a spot in the Hockey East semifinals.

THE RUNDOWN

Final Score: #8/6 Boston University 3, Northeastern 2
Records: BU (23-10-3), Northeastern (18-15-5)
Location: Agganis Arena - Boston, Mass.

HOW IT HAPPENED

- For the second time in as many nights, the second-seeded Terriers rallied from a 2-0 deficit to come away with a 3-2 triumph and sweep No. 8-seed Northeastern.

- Sophomore Jakob Forsbacka Karlsson had a hand in all three goals and drew the penalty that led to Krys' power-play winner.

- Northeastern opened the scoring 2:23 into the game and added another at 11:21 of the first period.

- A power-play goal from Forsbacka Karlsson got BU on the board at 14:38 of the middle stanza.

- With 16:59 left in the third, senior Nick Roberto scored his first goal since Dec. 10 on a wrister in transition.

- Krys potted the game-winner after a rebound from a Forsbacka Karlsson shot made its way to him in the left circle.

GAME NOTES

- The Terriers will be playing in the Hockey East semifinals for the 13th time in the past 16 seasons.

- BU allowed the first goal for the eighth straight game.

- Over the past six games, the Terriers have outscored their opponents 11-1 in the third period.

- BU held a slim 28-26 shot advantage and got a 24-save performance from freshman Jake Oettinger.

- The Terriers penalty kill was a perfect 7-for-7 in the series against the second-ranked power play in the nation.

- With the win, the Terriers broke the school record for consecutive home wins in the Hockey East tournament.

- Sophomore Charlie McAvoy assisted on all three BU goals.

UP NEXT

- The Terriers will either face third-seeded Boston College or 10th-seeded New Hampshire in the Hockey East semifinals on Friday (March 17) at TD Garden.