Boston University rallied from an early deficit and defeated Alaska Fairbanks 2-1 in overtime Friday, with Tynan Lawrence scoring the game-winning goal to cap a back-and-forth defensive battle.
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Alaska Fairbanks struck first in the opening period when Linden Burrett converted a power play, assisted by Jackson Anderson. Boston University answered later in the period, with Jack Murtagh scoring to tie the game 1-1. The Terriers carried the momentum into the second period, outshooting the Nanooks 11-9, but neither team could break the tie.
The game remained deadlocked through the third period despite chances on both ends. Boston University held a 39-26 edge in shots on goal through regulation, but Tyler Shea and Mikhail Yegorov kept their teams within one goal throughout the game.
Boston University ended the game in overtime when Lawrence scored at even strength, assisted by Jack Harvey and Carter Amico. The victory came despite Alaska Fairbanks winning 29 of 52 faceoffs and converting one of its four power-play opportunities.
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5:34 AM
Final - Boston University Defeats Alaska Fairbanks 2-1 In Overtime
Boston University defeats Alaska Fairbanks 2-1 in overtime on Tynan Lawrence's game-winning goal. Lawrence scores at even strength with assists from Jack Harvey and Carter Amico.
Final Game Stats:
- Boston University: 2 G, 3 A, 43 SOG, 68 SH, 0/3 PP, 0 SHG, 7 penalties, 23 FO W, 29 FO L, 10 BS, 14 PIM
- Alaska Fairbanks: 1 G, 2 A, 26 SOG, 48 SH, 1/4 PP, 0 SHG, 6 penalties, 29 FO W, 23 FO L, 15 BS, 12 PIM
5:32 AM
Tynan Lawrence Scores In Overtime To Give Boston University 2-1 Win
Boston University defeats Alaska Fairbanks 2-1 in overtime as Tynan Lawrence scores the game-winning goal at even strength. Lawrence's goal is assisted by Jack Harvey and Carter Amico.
Tyler Shea makes saves on Lawrence, Amico and Ryder Ritchie before Lawrence finds the back of the net to end the game.
5:28 AM
Overtime Underway
Overtime is underway with Alaska Fairbanks winning the opening faceoff. Both teams receive penalties, with Dominik Bartecko called for cross-checking and Boston University's Haoxi Wang called for interference.
5:24 AM
Boston University And Alaska Fairbanks Head To Overtime
Boston University and Alaska Fairbanks remain tied 1-1 after three periods, sending the game to overtime. Tyler Shea makes saves on Aiden Celebrini, Ryder Ritchie and Jack Murtagh during Boston University's late push, while Alaska Fairbanks blocks three Boston shots in the final minutes as neither team can find the go-ahead goal before the end of regulation.
5:15 AM
Alaska Fairbanks Power Play Produces No Goal As Third Period Stays Tied
Alaska Fairbanks gets a power play after Boston University's Jack Murtagh is called for roughing. The Nanooks generate three chances during the advantage, but Mikhail Yegorov stops shots from Misha Danylov and Jackson Anderson, while Anderson's other attempt is blocked by Nick Roukounakis.
Boston University continues to create chances as Tyler Shea stops shots from Roukounakis and Ryder Ritchie.
5:05 AM
10 Minutes Remain In Third Period
Boston University and Alaska Fairbanks remain tied 1-1 with 10 minutes left in the third period. Tyler Shea makes saves on Haoxi Wang twice, Aiden Celebrini, Xavier Villeneuve and Jack Harvey, while Mikhail Yegorov stops four straight Alaska Fairbanks shots from Dylan Sydor, Joel Lehtinen, Simon Binkley and Jackson Anderson.
Both teams continue to trade chances, but neither can break the deadlock.
4:56 AM
Boston University Applies Pressure, But Alaska Fairbanks Keeps Game Tied 1-1
Boston University generates several chances, but Tyler Shea stops shots from Tynan Lawrence, Nick Roukounakis and Jonathan Morello. Alaska Fairbanks blocks multiple attempts as the Nanooks weather the pressure.
Nathan Rickey tests Mikhail Yegorov twice for Alaska Fairbanks, but Yegorov makes both saves. William Fleet then sends a shot wide as the game remains tied 1-1.
4:52 AM
Third Period Underway - Alaska Fairbanks Wins Opening Faceoff
The third period is underway with Alaska Fairbanks winning the opening faceoff. Nathan Rickey gets the first shot of the period for the Nanooks, but Mikhail Yegorov makes the save 43 seconds in.
4:38 AM
End Of Second Period - Boston University And Alaska Fairbanks Still Tied 1-1
Team Stats:
- Boston University: 0 G, 11 SOG, 17 SH, 9 SV, 0/2 PP, 6 FO W
- Alaska Fairbanks: 0 G, 9 SOG, 18 SH, 11 SV, 0/1 PP, 9 FO W
Total Game Stats:
- Boston University: 1 G, 1 A, 24 SOG, 39 SH, 0/3 PP, 0 SHG, 5 penalties, 15 FO W, 17 FO L, 8 BS, 10 PIM
- Alaska Fairbanks: 1 G, 2 A, 17 SOG, 35 SH, 1/3 PP, 0 SHG, 5 penalties, 17 FO W, 15 FO L, 8 BS, 10 PIM
4:34 AM
Boston University Presses Late But Second Period Ends Tied
The second period ends with Boston University and Alaska Fairbanks still tied 1-1. The Terriers generate a flurry of chances late in the period, with Tyler Shea making saves on attempts from Haoxi Wang, Conrad Fondrk, Ben Merrill, Ryder Ritchie and Tynan Lawrence.
Boston University also receives a power-play opportunity after roughing penalties are assessed to Alaska Fairbanks' Misha Danylov and Boston University's Mick Frechette. Alaska Fairbanks gets a pair of chances from Danylov, but Mikhail Yegorov stops one and the other goes wide.
4:24 AM
Boston University Gets Power Play With Second Period Heating Up
Boston University earns a power play after Alaska Fairbanks' Linden Burrett is called for holding. The Terriers create a chance through Conrad Fondrk, but Tyler Shea makes the save.
Boston University also gets a shot from Tynan Lawrence blocked by Alaska Fairbanks' Jack Rogers.
4:16 AM
Alaska Fairbanks Keeps Pressure On As Second Period Reaches Halfway Point
Alaska Fairbanks continues to generate chances as the second period reaches the halfway point, with Mikhail Yegorov making saves on shots from Taisetsu Ushio, Jhett Larson and Misha Danylov. Lukas Klemm also puts a shot toward the net, but Xavier Villeneuve blocks it.
Boston University gets chances from Mick Frechette and Tynan Lawrence, with Tyler Shea stopping Lawrence's attempt. The game remains tied 1-1.
4:10 AM
Alaska Fairbanks Applies Early Second-Period Pressure
Alaska Fairbanks is applying pressure early in the second period after Boston University's Caleb Malhotra is called for tripping. Nathan Rickey puts two shots on net during the power play, with Mikhail Yegorov making a save and Carter Amico blocking another attempt.
The Nanooks continue to generate chances, but Yegorov stops Max Rud as well. Boston University gets shots from Jonathan Morello and Tynan Lawrence, with Tyler Shea making saves on both.
4:04 AM
Alaska Fairbanks Generates Early Chances In Second Period
Alaska Fairbanks creates several chances in the opening two minutes of the second period, with Boston University goaltender Mikhail Yegorov stopping shots from William Fleet and Jack Rogers. Misha Danylov and Jackson Anderson also miss the net, while Jax Wismer sends a shot wide for Boston University.
The teams trade penalties, as Alaska Fairbanks' Joseph Serpa is called for boarding and Boston University's Aiden Celebrini is assessed a high-sticking penalty.
3:48 AM
End Of First Period - Boston University And Alaska Fairbanks Tied 1-1
Team Stats:
- Boston University: 1 G, 13 SOG, 22 SH, 7 SV, 0/1 PP, 9 FO W
- Alaska Fairbanks: 1 G, 8 SOG, 17 SH, 12 SV, 1/2 PP, 8 FO W
3:44 AM
Boston University And Alaska Fairbanks Enter Second Period Tied
The first period ends with Boston University and Alaska Fairbanks tied 1-1. The Terriers continue to generate chances late in the period, with Tyler Shea stopping shots from Haoxi Wang and Jonathan Morello.
Alaska Fairbanks also creates opportunities, but Mikhail Yegorov turns aside Joseph Serpa's final shot of the period.
3:35 AM
Boston University Keeps Pressure On
Boston University continues to control the offensive action with five minutes remaining in the first period. Aiden Celebrini tests Tyler Shea twice, while Brandon Svoboda and Conrad Fondrk also put shots on net. Shea makes several saves to keep the game tied at 1-1, and Alaska Fairbanks' Rylen Roersma blocks a Fondrk attempt.
The Terriers also generate chances on the power play, with Niklas Aaram-Olsen stopped twice by Shea.
3:30 AM
Boston University Presses With Power Play
Boston University is pressing as the first period reaches the halfway point and earns a power play after Alaska Fairbanks' Jackson Anderson is called for hooking. Jack Murtagh, Aiden Celebrini and Caleb Malhotra each test Tyler Shea, but the Nanooks goaltender turns aside all three shots. William Fleet also blocks a Jax Wismer attempt.
3:21 AM
Linden Burrett Ties The Game On The Power Play
Alaska Fairbanks ties the game at 1-1 as Linden Burrett scores on the power play, with Jackson Anderson providing the assist.
3:18 AM
Jack Murtagh Gives Boston University The Lead
Boston University takes a 1-0 lead as Jack Murtagh scores at even strength. The Terriers continue to generate chances, while Mikhail Yegorov makes a save on Alaska Fairbanks' Linden Burrett during the Nanooks' power play.
3:14 AM
Alaska Fairbanks Applies Early Pressure
Alaska Fairbanks is creating pressure early in the opening period, with Nathan Rickey, Joseph Serpa and Dominik Bartecko each getting shots on goal. Boston University goaltender Mikhail Yegorov stops attempts from Serpa and Bartecko, while Rickey's shot is blocked. The Nanooks then go on the power play after Boston University's Carter Amico is called for cross-checking.
3:08 AM
Season Is Underway
The 2026-27 season is officially underway as the Terriers and Nanooks take the ice at the Carlson Center.
3:00 AM
Puck Drop Approaching
We're just minutes away from the start of the 2026-27 season as Boston University and Alaska Fairbanks prepare for their first-ever meeting at the Carlson Center.
2:45 AM
Roersma Leads Alaska
Sophomore Rylen Roersma returns after leading the Nanooks in goals (9), assists (13) and points (22) during the 2025-26 season.
2:30 AM
Terriers Start Ranked
Boston University enters the 2026-27 season ranked No. 16 in the USCHO preseason poll and No. 15 in the USA Hockey/The Rink Live rankings.
2:15 AM
First-Ever Meeting
Boston University and Alaska Fairbanks have never faced each other in men's hockey. The Nanooks become the 79th different opponent in Terrier program history.
2:00 AM
Boston University 2026-27 Schedule
October
- Oct. 2 – at Alaska, 11:07 p.m. ET
- Oct. 3 – at Alaska, 11:07 p.m. ET
- Oct. 10 – Brown (Ex.), 7 p.m. ET
- Oct. 16 – at Vermont, 7 p.m. ET
- Oct. 17 – at Vermont, 7 p.m. ET
- Oct. 22 – at UConn, 7 p.m. ET
- Oct. 24 – UConn, 7 p.m. ET
- Oct. 30 – Maine, 7 p.m. ET
- Oct. 31 – Maine, 6 p.m. ET
November
- Nov. 6 – at Michigan State, 7 p.m. ET
- Nov. 7 – at Michigan State, TBD
- Nov. 10 – Harvard, 7 p.m. ET
- Nov. 18 – Quinnipiac, 7 p.m. ET
- Nov. 20 – at Merrimack, 7 p.m. ET
- Nov. 21 – Merrimack, 6 p.m. ET
- Nov. 27 – Denver, 6 p.m. ET
- Nov. 28 – Denver, 6 p.m. ET
December
- Dec. 4 – at Cornell, 7 p.m. ET
- Dec. 5 – at Colgate, 5 p.m. ET
- Dec. 11 – Northeastern, 7 p.m. ET
- Dec. 12 – Northeastern, 7 p.m. ET
January
- Jan. 3 – McGill (Ex.), 4 p.m. ET
- Jan. 8 – UMass, 7 p.m. ET
- Jan. 9 – at UMass, 7 p.m. ET
- Jan. 15 – at UMass Lowell, 7:15 p.m. ET
- Jan. 16 – UMass Lowell, 6 p.m. ET
- Jan. 22 – Providence, 6 p.m. ET
- Jan. 23 – at Providence, 7 p.m. ET
- Jan. 29 – at Boston College, 7 p.m. ET
February
- Feb. 1 – vs. Boston College, TBD
- Feb. 5 – at Maine, 7 p.m. ET
- Feb. 8 – vs. Harvard/Northeastern, TBD
- Feb. 19 – New Hampshire, 7 p.m. ET
- Feb. 20 – at New Hampshire, 7 p.m. ET
- Feb. 26 – at Boston College, 7 p.m. ET
- Feb. 27 – Boston College, 7 p.m. ET
March
- Mar. 5 – Northeastern, 7 p.m. ET
- Mar. 6 – UMass Lowell, 6 p.m. ET
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Alaska Fairbanks 2026-27 Schedule
October
- Oct. 2 – Boston University, 11:07 p.m. ET
- Oct. 3 – Boston University, 11:07 p.m. ET
- Oct. 9 – at Boston College, 7 p.m. ET
- Oct. 10 – at Union, 7 p.m. ET
- Oct. 16 – at Michigan Tech, 7:07 p.m. ET
- Oct. 17 – at Michigan Tech, 6:07 p.m. ET
- Oct. 31 – at Dartmouth, 7 p.m. ET
November
- Nov. 1 – at Dartmouth, 3 p.m. ET
- Nov. 6 – at Stonehill, 7 p.m. ET
- Nov. 7 – at Stonehill, 7 p.m. ET
- Nov. 20 – Alaska Anchorage, 11:07 p.m. ET
- Nov. 21 – Alaska Anchorage, 11:07 p.m. ET
- Nov. 27 – at Colorado College, 9 p.m. ET
- Nov. 28 – at Colorado College, 8 p.m. ET
December
- Dec. 4 – at Alaska Anchorage, 11 p.m. ET
- Dec. 5 – at Alaska Anchorage, 10 p.m. ET
- Dec. 11 – Union, 11:07 p.m. ET
- Dec. 12 – Union, 11:07 p.m. ET
- Dec. 18 – at Augustana, 8:07 p.m. ET
- Dec. 19 – at Augustana, 7:07 p.m. ET
January
- Jan. 1 – at St. Cloud State, TBD
- Jan. 2 – at St. Cloud State, TBD
- Jan. 9 – Grand Canyon (Ex.), 11:07 p.m. ET
- Jan. 15 – at LIU, 7:30 p.m. ET
- Jan. 16 – at LIU, 7:30 p.m. ET
- Jan. 22 – at Lindenwood, 8 p.m. ET
- Jan. 23 – at Lindenwood, 6 p.m. ET
February
- Feb. 12 – Maryville (Ex.), 11:07 p.m. ET
- Feb. 13 – Maryville (Ex.), 9:37 p.m. ET
- Feb. 20 – at Alaska Anchorage, 11 p.m. ET
- Feb. 27 – Alaska Anchorage, 11:07 p.m. ET
March
- Mar. 4-6 – United Collegiate Hockey Cup, Maryland Heights, Mo.
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