University of Vermont stacks 2-goal bookends as the Maine Black Bears chase at Gutterson Fieldhouse

The University of Vermont moved to 18-10-3 with 39 points, and the Maine Black Bears slid to 12-17-2 with 26 points after a 5-3 finish at Gutterson Fieldhouse at 7:00 PM EDT.

First period

The University of Vermont opened the scoring with 2 goals in the 1st period while the Maine Black Bears were held to 0 in the opening frame.

The Catamounts took the early edge by putting 2 period goals on the board as Maine came out of the 1st period still looking for its first finish.

Second period

The University of Vermont added 1 goal in the 2nd period, pushing its total to 3 goals through 2 periods.

The Maine Black Bears answered with 2 goals in the 2nd period to tighten the game after 2 periods, 3-2.

The Vermont Catamounts vs Maine Black Bears turning point came when Vermont kept scoring in every period while Maine’s scoring started only in the middle frame.

Third period

The University of Vermont closed with 2 goals in the 3rd period to reach 5 total goals by the time the clock hit 12:00 AM EDT.

The Maine Black Bears produced 1 goal in the 3rd period, but the Catamounts matched the push with 2 in the same period to keep separation late.

The Vermont Catamounts vs Maine Black Bears recap also included that all 8 goals were recorded at even strength per the game report.

The Vermont Catamounts vs Maine Black Bears highlights start with Vermont scoring 5 goals across 3 periods and never being blanked in any period.

The Vermont Catamounts vs Maine Black Bears scoreline review reflects Maine’s best stretch in the 2nd period and Vermont’s multi-goal 1st and 3rd periods at home.

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