CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. – Boston College out-shot Maine 32-21 on Friday night, but Victor Ostman made 31 saves and the Black Bears pulled out a 3-1 Hockey East victory at Kelley Rink.
The Eagles dropped to 9-12-6 (5-8-5 HEA) while Maine moved back to .500 at 13-13-2 (7-9-1 HEA).
Maine took the lead 5:18 into the first period on a tic-tac-toe passing play when Donavan Villeneuve-Houle found Lynden Breen open on the weak side at the right post.
The Black Bears doubled their lead on a shorthanded goal from Didrik Henbrant, who beat Mitch Benson (18 saves) blocker side on a breakaway at 14:00 of the opening frame.