Boston College has punched its ticket to the ultimate game in Saint Paul.
After archrival Boston University’s championship hopes ended with a 2-1 loss to Denver in Thursday’s first Frozen Four semifinal, the top-seeded Eagles left no doubt about their status.
Freshman Will Smith (Lexington, Mass.) added to his nation-leading point total with goals in each of the first two periods, leading BC to a 4-0 win over Michigan that secured its 12th-ever spot in a national championship game.
Thursday’s results set up a national title showdown of two regional No. 1 seeds in the Eagles and Pioneers, who already staged an exciting contest back in October in Chestnut Hill. Should BC avenge the early-season loss, it would start a championship celebration on the Heights for the first time since 2012.
One more. Saturday at 6 p.m. For all the marbles.
Let's dive into takeaways. First from BC's win.
