No. 19 Massachusetts was outshot and shut out by Maine, 2-0, in Orono. The Black Bears scored 19 seconds into the game and added an insurance goal in the third, while goalie Albin Boija stopped every shot he faced. UMass coach Greg Carvel said his team was outcompeted and struggled to keep possession.

By the Numbers
  • Maine outshot UMass, 44-16.
  • Albin Boija made 16 saves; Ethan Eskit made 42.
  • UMass went 0-for-1 on the power play and 3-for-3 on the penalty kill.
  • UMass is 5-5-1 overall and 2-1-0 in Hockey East; Maine is 5-5-0 and 1-3-0.
Yes, But

Although UMass managed no sustained push after pulling Eskit for an extra attacker late, Eskit’s 42 saves kept the game within reach until the third-period goal.

What's Next

UMass returns home to face Boston College on Friday, November 13, at 7 p.m. at the Mullins Center.

Bottom Line

UMass’s goaltending held up, but Maine controlled the puck and the battles—leaving the Minutemen with little chance to turn saves into a comeback.