Huskies Comeback Falls Short as they Fall to Northeastern in OT

Huskies Comeback Falls Short as they Fall to Northeastern in OT 11/14/2026 6:08:00 PM | Men's Ice Hockey

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The UConn men's hockey team fell to Northeastern, 4-3, in overtime Saturday afternoon in Hartford.

Northeastern scored three goals in the opening period before the Huskies rallied with three goals in the third period to force overtime.

Northeastern controlled the opening period, jumping out to a 3-0 lead while outshooting UConn, 21-8.

The visitors opened the scoring when Kam Hendrickson made the initial save, but the rebound slipped behind him and Dawson Sharkey found the open net.

The Huskies had an opportunity to respond and cut into the deficit, but a backhanded shot rang off the post.

Northeastern added two more goals in the period to take a three-goal lead into the first intermission.

UConn began to find its rhythm in the second period, but Northeastern goaltender Lawton Zacher kept the Huskies off the scoreboard.