A Night of Ups and Downs at the TD Garden
Boston University’s men’s ice hockey team saw its season conclude on Thursday night as the Terriers fell 5‑3 to No. 14 Connecticut in a tightly contested Hockey East quarterfinal. The game, played at the TD Garden, was tied after two periods, but the Huskies pulled ahead in the third with a flurry of goals that proved decisive.
Freshman forward Tynan Lawrence sparked the Terriers with a goal and an assist, while fellow first‑year players Ben Merrill and Jack Murtagh added their names to the scoresheet. Sophomore goaltender Mikhail Yegorov turned in 33 saves, keeping Boston within striking distance despite a high‑volume attack from the Huskies.
UConn struck first in the third period, building a 3‑2 lead before extending it to 4‑2 within a span of just 1 minute and 8 seconds. The Terriers responded by pulling Yegorov for an extra attacker with 1:41 remaining, but the move could not generate a tying goal.
The final tally came on an empty‑netter, sealing a 5‑3 victory for Connecticut. Despite the loss, BU outshot the Huskies 32‑38, underscoring the competitive nature of the contest.
What’s Next for the Terriers
With the quarterfinal exit, Boston University’s campaign ends, leaving a young roster that featured several freshmen making significant contributions. Coach Bruce Cassidy’s side will look to build on the experience as they head into the offseason.
The Terriers finished the season with a respectable record, and the performances of players like Lawrence, Merrill, Murtagh and Yegorov signal a promising future for the program.