STORRS — Joey Muldowney scored in overtime and Kam Hendrickson made 46 saves as UConn defeated No. 15 Boston University 5–4 Thursday in its Hockey East opener.
UConn led 4–2 after Carlin Dezainde scored in the third period, but Boston University rallied. Carter Amico cut the deficit to one, and Ryder Ritchie tied the game on a power play with 47 seconds left in regulation.
Muldowney ended the game after UConn caught the Terriers during a line change. Ethan Whitcomb, Kaden Shahan, Trey Scott and Dezainde also scored for the Huskies.
Hendrickson added two assists to his 46-save performance. Boston University finished with a 50–30 advantage in shots, while each team scored once on the power play.
The teams meet again Saturday night at Agganis Arena in Boston. That scheduled rematch is not treated as a result.