Boston College and UConn Clash in Hockey East Semifinals

BOSTON, Mass. — The No. 17 Boston College Eagles and the No. 13 UConn Huskies are set to face off in the 2026 Hockey East Tournament semifinals on Friday night at TD Garden, home of the Boston Bruins. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. ET, following a 4:00 p.m. Contest between UMass and Merrimack to determine the other participant in Saturday’s 7:00 p.m. Championship game.

Tournament Standings and Recent Performance

Boston College (20-14-1, 13-11-0 Hockey East) enters the semifinal after a dominant 5-0 victory over Maine in the quarterfinal round. UConn (19-11-5, 12-9-3) advanced by defeating Boston University 5-3. The winner of the Hockey East Tournament receives an automatic bid to the 2026 NCAA Tournament, which will feature 16 teams competing at regional sites in Albany, N.Y., Loveland, Colo., Sioux Falls, S.D., and Worcester, Mass.

Key Players and Team Notes

James Hagens of Boston College has been named a Top 10 Hobey Baker Finalist, the only player from Hockey East to receive the honor.^SI.com

Boston College boasts six prospects currently on their roster who are also drafted by the Boston Bruins.^SI.com

UConn defeated Boston University in the quarterfinal round with goals from Jake Percival, Jake Richard, Ethan Whitcomb, Anthony Allain-Samake, and Joey Muldowney, while Tyler Muszelik recorded 29 saves in goal.^{UConn Huskies}

Boston College defeated Maine 5-0 in the quarterfinal round, with James Hagens scoring two goals and adding an assist. Teddy Stiga, Dean Letourneau, and Oskar Jellvik also found the back of the net, and Louka Cloutier earned a shutout with 18 saves.^{Boston College Athletics}

Regular Season Matchups

Boston College won both regular season matchups against UConn. The first game in Boston ended with a 5-2 victory for the Eagles, and the second game in Hartford went to Boston College 2-1 in overtime.^{UConn Huskies}

How to Watch

• Who: Boston College Eagles vs. UConn Huskies
• When: Friday, March 20 at 7:00 p.m. ET
• Where: TD Garden, Boston, Mass.
• Television: NESN+, ESPN+
• Radio: WEEI 850 AM