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Highlights
NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. – Providence's three third period goals proved too much, as the Merrimack College men's hockey team fell by a 5-1 final to the Friars Saturday afternoon at Lawler Rink.
Regan Kimens had the lone tally for the Warriors in the third period, as they had late chances, but could not narrow the deficit further.
The Basics
Score: #16/RV Providence 5,
Merrimack 1
Records: Merrimack (2-10-1, 2-10-1 HEA) | #16/RV Providence (8-5-4, 8-5-4 HEA)
Game Duration: 2:06
How It Happened
- Merrimack enjoyed a territorial advantage throughout most of the first period, as it fired eight shots on goal compared to the Friars' five, but neither team found the back of the net.
- The Friars built momentum in the second period and were able to convert on a pair of Nick Poisson tallies to take a 2-0 lead into the second intermission. Declan Carlile had an impressive period on the backend for the Warriors, as he blocked three shots.
- Providence scored the next two goals in the third period as well to stretch its lead to 4-0 with 11 minutes to play.
- With five and a half minutes to go, Kimens made sure the Warriors got on the board. The scoring play started when Ryan Nolan's shot was blocked, but the Friars could not clear the zone, as Dominic Dockery held the line. The defenseman put a couple shots toward the goal that were blocked and the second one fell to the stick of Kimens, who fired home his second of the season.
- Merrimack had a few more chances in the dying minutes, but an empty net goal for the Friars put a cap on the scoring.
Notes & Numbers
- Kimens' goal ensured that the Warriors were not shut out. Merrimack has not been held scoreless since Nov. 29, 2019, which encompasses 34 games.
- Dockery's assist was his third of the season.
- Zachary Borgiel made the start in net for Merrimack and finished with 25 saves.
- Liam Walsh (8-for-14) and Filip Karlsson-Tagtstrom (3-for-5) both had winning percentages above .500 at the faceoff dot.
- Carlile finished with four blocked shots to tie for the game-high.
- Carlile and Patrick Holway both had four shots on goal to tie for the game-high.
Up Next
The teams head to Schneider Arena Sunday in Rhode Island for the rematch. Puck drop is set for 2:00 pm.
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