The Montana State Bobcats opened their weekend with a 7-3 win over the Weber State Wildcats on Friday night at Haynes Pavilion.

Montana State outshot Weber State 37-32 and made the most of its chances on the power play, scoring three times on nine opportunities. The Wildcats went 2-for-10 with the man advantage.

Ryan Flaherty led the Bobcats’ playmaking with three assists. For Weber State, Caden Hunter scored twice. Bobcats goaltender Callum Welch stopped 29 shots, while Wildcats goalie Owen Yancey made 30 saves.

Montana State returns to Haynes Pavilion on Saturday, Oct. 31, to host Utah State.