New Hampshire’s Richard Boyd (15) and Lowell’s Colin O’Niell battle along the boards during Hockey East action in Durham Friday. [Scott Patterson/Fosters.com]

New Hampshire goalie Mike Robinson (31) stops a break away shot from Lowell’s Sam Knoblauch during Hockey East action in Durham Friday. [Scott Patterson/Fosters.com]

New Hampshire’s Angus Crookshank (6) looks to pass the puck while being defended by Lowell’s Chris Schutz during Hockey East action in Durham Friday. [Scott Patterson/Fosters.com]

New Hampshire’s Marcus Vela (17) moves the puck while being defended by Lowell’s Nolan Sawchuk and Connor Sodergren during Hockey East action in Durham Friday. [Scott Patterson/Fosters.com]