Freshman Nick Saracino scored his second goal of the night at 8:06 of the third period, breaking a tie and giving No. 17 Providence a 3-2 win over seventh-ranked New Hampshire in the first game of their best-of-three Hockey East quarterfinal series at Schneider Arena in Providence.

After a scoreless first period, Saracino, who also had an assist, and John Gilmour gave the Friars (16-12-7) a 2-0 lead on second-period goals.