The Gonzaga Eagles built a three-goal lead in the first period that powered their 5-2 victory over Bishop O'Connell at the Kettler Capitals Iceplex in Arlington, Va., on Tuesday afternoon.

Connor Tait led the Eagles with two goals, with Will Jervey, John Cardellicchio and Ian Kilcullen also scoring for the visitors. Cole Vallese chipped in two assists.

Cooper Corbett and Ben Gibbons scored second period goals for Bishop O'Connell, with Gibbons' goal coming with 19 seconds left in the second period and drawing the Knights to within two goals of the Eagles. It took only 1:21 into the third before Kilcullen gave Gonzaga a three-goal margin.