No. 3 Michigan State Shuts Out Boston University 5-0

No. 3-ranked Michigan State hockey returned to winning ways with a 5-0 shutout of No. 13-ranked Boston University on Saturday night.

The Spartans dominated the contest at Ron Mason Rink at Munn Ice Arena, stifling the Terriers from the opening whistle.

According to a report from msuspartans.com, senior forward Gavin O’Connell set the tone for the evening by scoring just 32 seconds into the first period.

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The victory moves the Spartans to a 6-2-0 record on the season, while the loss drops Boston University to 7-3-0. The win was a bounce-back for the Spartans.

Ravensbergen secures first shutout

Freshman goaltender Joshua Ravensbergen provided the backbone for the defensive performance, earning his first collegiate shutout. Ravensbergen recorded 25 saves to keep the Terriers off the scoreboard, despite Boston University maintaining a 33-26 advantage in faceoff wins during the second game of the series.

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“I thought I was getting my spots, and I was square of the shooter,” Ravensbergen said, adding that the game felt slower for him, which helped his performance.

Michigan State’s offensive pressure was evident in the shot counts, particularly during a dominant first period where the Spartans out-shot Boston University 16-7. The total shot margin for the game ended at 37-25 in favor of the Spartans.

#3 Michigan State comes back to split the series, beating #13 Boston University 5-0. Cayden Lindstrom scores in his third straight game and Ryker Lee adds 2 assists. Josh Ravensbergen follows up a less than stellar effort with a 25 save shutout – his first of the season.

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Statistic	Michigan State	Boston University
Goals	5	0
Total Shots	37	25
First Period Shots	16	7
Faceoff Advantage	26	33

Clinical scoring breaks the deadlock

After the initial goal by O’Connell, the Spartans built their lead through various offensive looks. Sophomore Cayden Lindstrom played a central role in the scoring, finishing the night with a goal and an assist. Lindstrom’s goal came 15:02 into the third period, where he capitalized on a rebound of his own to provide the final margin.

Ethan Belchetz added depth to the scoring in the second period. He doubled the advantage by collecting his own rebound after an initial shot from Anthony Romani hit the post, subsequently kicking the puck back to himself to beat the Boston University goaltender.

The scoring sequence continued as follows:

Gavin O’Connell: 32 seconds into the first period via a deflection.
Ethan Belchetz: Early in the second period on a second-effort play.
Eric Nilson: In the second period, finding space in the high slot.
Shane Vansaghi: At the 1:53 mark of the third period, following a BU giveaway.
Cayden Lindstrom: 15:02 into the third period on a rebound.

Coach Adam Nightingale praised the team’s willingness to embrace the less glamorous aspects of the game. “Our guys are learning how we have to play, and our job is to teach them and try to grow,” Nightingale said. He noted that the team’s success relied on a net presence and a commitment to “repeatable winning hockey” that requires players to lose themselves in the team.

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Defenseman Patrick Geary recorded two assists during transitions. Other assists were provided by Anthony Romani, Ryker Lee, Cullen Potter, Tommy Bleyl, and Chase Reid.

The Spartans now shift their focus toward a road series against Notre Dame. Those matchups are scheduled to begin Thursday, November 12, at 7:00 p.m., with both games set to stream on Peacock.