BU women’s hockey was looking for a sequel after earning its first win of the season to open Hockey East play last Friday.

No. 12 Northeastern, however, entered Walter Brown Arena and spooked the Terriers with a 3-1 loss on Halloween night.

“Just trying to do too much, and then you get caught out, and then you skate above pucks, and we just weren’t winning our battles,” said head coach Tara Watchorn of the loss, “So I think it’s just keeping it simple, stacking one shift after the other.”

Despite strong first and third periods, BU lost its consistency in the second frame, and it ultimately cost them.

The Terriers kept it simple to start the game, and it worked to their favor. The first period was highlighted by their composure, quick and simple passes, great breakouts, and stick checking Northeastern off the puck as they entered the defensive zone.

It resulted in a highlight reel goal from Clara Yuhn, who opened the scoring for the Terriers. She batted an airborne puck into Northeastern’s goal with great hand-eye coordination. Thanks to Lucy Thiessen’s efforts behind the goal line — her stick met with a Husky defender’s on a loose puck, which elevated it in front for Yuhn to tap it in.

“Clara definitely put a good week of practice together, and they got a reward from that, definitely a nice one,” said Watchorn.

Despite the reward in the first, Northeastern brought their tricks, and BU didn’t get any treats from it.

The Huskies never shied away from their game, and it resulted in their favor. Northeastern’s Eloise Caron pounced on a mishandled puck by Clara Yuhn, who was establishing possession from an Anezka Cabelova drop pass in the neutral zone. Caron freed the puck and — all alone — fired it past the blocker side of Michelle Pasiechnyk.

The tying goal halted a 38-save streak that Pasiechnyk was carrying after the final goal allowed in BU’s 4-2 win over UNH.

“Really great. Yeah, gave us a chance to win,” Watchorn said of Pasiechnyk, “Made the big saves and all the ones in between.”

Heading into this game, a BU goaltender had yet to see consecutive starts between the pipes.

The Terriers changed that — giving Pasiechnyk the runway, and she took it. Streaks of big saves on Northeastern’s chances capped off a 37-save night and a .925 save percentage.

On the other end of the ice, BU followed up its season high 40 shots on goal against UNH with 23 — 11 came in the third period. The Terriers didn’t generate looks in certain stretches, but they were looking for quality over quantity.

“A lot of what we talk about is not just throwing pucks on net to throw pucks on net, but really like upgrading and trying to get good chances, not just any chance,” said junior forward Neely Nicholson, “So I think that we did do a good job at points of trying to find that better option.”

Along with a power-play that failed to convert on four attempts, Northeastern blocked 19 shots — stifling attempts that BU tried to get through.

“We got to win the special teams game on both sides, and we didn’t do it tonight,” said Watchorn, “And I think if we did, that’s a different outcome.”

BU conceded a power-play goal with 28.4 seconds to go, after Clara Yuhn went to the box for hooking. Northeastern’s Allie Lalonde redirected a slap pass in the slot from Eloise Caron. 

The Terriers conceded an empty net goal shortly after, which was the dagger that resulted in a 3-1 loss. As for tomorrow, BU has an opportunity to put together a ‘full 60’ and get its candy back from its canine neighbors.

“I think we all know what we’re capable of. We’re just trying to string it all together,” said Nicholson. “We’re just looking for full 60 minutes. When we do that, we can beat anyone in the country.”