University of Connecticut Athletics
University of Connecticut
Maine
Huskies Skate to 3-3 Tie, Win Shootout For Extra Point
2/14/2026 9:48:00 PM | Men's Ice Hockey
ORONO, ME. - The UConn men's hockey team skated to a 3-3 tie Saturday evening in Orono, but won the shootout to receive the extra point in Hockey East standings. The Huskies received goals from Joey Muldowney, Jake Richard and Ryan Tattle.
The first period was a physical battle as both teams were looking to open the scoring and set the tone. The Huskies penalty kill was heavily featured in the first period as three Huskies penalties had UConn playing a man down for a combined six minutes. The Huskies despite playing a man down were able to take the lead as Ryan Tattle stole the puck and found Joey Muldowney for the short handed goal giving UConn the 1-0 lead. Late in the first period following the Huskies second penalty, Maine was able to find the equalizer following a rebound. Despite the Huskies being called for a third penalty, the period ended with both teams tied at one.
The second period mirrored the first, with both teams battling and playing physical hockey. Late in the second period, the Huskies forecheck continued to cause Maine troubles as the Huskies were able to maintain the puck in the offensive zone and Joey Muldowney found Jake Richard who after being denied once b Albin Boija found the back of the net on the rebound tip, giving UConn the 2-1 lead heading into the period break.
Early in the third period Maine was able to find the equalizer once again as the first shot by Muszelik was saved but the rebound chance was pushed through for the Black bears second goal of the night. Midway through the period, the Huskies had an opportunity to regain the lead as a Maine penalty gave them the man advantage, and just five seconds into the power play the Huskies capitalized as Ryan Tattle redirected a shot from Trey Scott for the goal. With just under seven minutes left in the third period, Maine sent a long pass that took a nice bounce leading to an odd man rush which ended with a Black Bear goal tying the game at three. Neither team was able to find the back of the net again in regulation forcing a sudden death overtime period.
In the overtime period, Maine jumped out on the attack but could not capitalize. Following the missed opportunity by Maine, Ryan Tattle was alone on the breakaway and found the back of the net, but before shooting the referees call penalties on both teams resulting in a dead play. Neither team was able to find the back of the net in the overtime period resulting in a 3-3 tie.
