Bc Vs Northeastern Hockey: Who Will Win?

The BC Eagles and Northeastern Huskies are set to face off in a epic college hockey showdown. Who will come out on top?

Introduction

Since the beginning of college hockey there has been a fierce rivalry between BC and Northeastern.
The two teams have met a total of 273 times, with BC winning 157 of those encounters.
This season, both teams are once again at the top of their game and are expected to meet in the Hockey East tournament finale.
So, who will win?

Background information

Northeastern and Boston College are two of the most successful college hockey programs in the country. They have combined for nine NCAA Championships and 31 Frozen Four appearances. Both schools have produced a long list of NHL stars, including Boston Bruins legends Bobby Orr and Mike Milbury.

In recent years the two programs have been among the best in the country, with Northeastern winning the National Championship in 2016 and Boston College finishing as the runner-up in 2017.

This season, both teams are once again near the top of the standings, with Northeastern leading the way in Hockey East with a 9-1-1 record and Boston College right behind at 8-2-1.

The two teams will meet for the first time this season on Friday Night at Matthews Arena, and it should be a great game between two of college hockey’s best teams.

Previous meetings

Northeastern and Boston College first met on the ice in 1927. The two teams have played each other 175 times since then, with Boston College winning 91 of those games, Northeastern winning 74, and 10 games ending in a tie. In the most recent meeting between the two teams, on February 17th of this year, Northeastern won 3-2 in overtime.

While both teams have had periods of dominance over the other throughout the years, Boston College has had the upper hand more recently. In the last 10 meetings between the two teams, Boston College has won 7 games and lost 3. However, as seen in the most recent meeting between these two teams, anything can happen.

Team analysis

In order to decide who will win in a game between Bc and Northeastern, it is important to look at the strengths and weaknesses of each team. Bc is a very strong team, with a lot of experience. They are also very disciplined and have a good Coaching Staff Northeastern is also a very strong team, but they are younger and less experienced. However, they are also very fast and have a lot of offensive firepower.

Key players

In order for BC to win, their Key Players must step up. Their forwards need to put pressure on Northeastern’s defense and goalie. Their defensemen need to keep the puck in the offensive zone and stop any clear attempts by Northeastern. Lastly, their goalie needs to make key saves when necessary. Some key players for BC include Matthew Tkachuk, Thatcher Demko, and Dan Gross

Northeastern’s Key Players need to put pressure on BC’s defense and goalie. Their forwards need to score goals and their defensemen need to stop any clear attempts by BC. Lastly, their goalie needs to make key saves when necessary. Some key players for Northeastern include Dylan Sikura, Jeremy Davies, and Ryan Ruck.

Predictions

It’s safe to say that both the Boston College Eagles and the Northeastern Huskies are pumped for their first ever Hockey East Tournament matchup. The two teams will face off on Friday, March 8th at 6:00 pm EDT at the TD Garden in Boston, MA.

The Eagles come into the tournament as the number 1 overall seed, with a impressive 21-10-3 record. They’re led by junior forward Oliver Wahlstrom, who has racked up 19 goals and 15 assists so far this season. In addition to Wahlstrom, junior forwards Logan Hutsko and Julius Mattila have also been key contributors for BC, tallying a combined 36 goals and 35 assists. In between the pipes, freshman goalie Spencer Knight has been phenomenal, posting a .931 save percentage and a 2.05 goals against average. He’s expected to start in net for the Eagles on Friday night.

Meanwhile, the Huskies come into the game as the 5th seed in Hockey East with a decent 17-13-4 record. Their leading scorer is senior forward Zach Solow, who has racked up an impressive 16 goals and 18 assists so far this season. In addition to Solow, freshman forwards Tyler Madden and Sam Kurker have also been key contributors for Northeastern, tallying a combined 25 goals and 23 assists. In between the pipes, junior goalie Cayden Primeau has been solid all year long, posting a .917 save percentage and a 2.48 goals against average. He’ll likely start in net for the Huskies on Friday night.

So who will win? It’s hard to say for sure. The Eagles are clearly the better team on paper, but anything can happen in playoffs hockey. That being said, I think BC will ultimately prevail and advance to the Hockey East semifinals.

Conclusion

In conclusion, both BC and Northeastern have had great seasons so far. However, Northeastern is coming in to the Beanpot final hot, having won 8 in a row. Based on their recent performance and home ice advantage, I believe Northeastern will win the Beanpot.

Reader’s opinions

The Boston College Hockey Team is set to compete against the Northeastern team soon, and readers are already giving their opinions on who they think will win. Some believe that Boston College has a good chance of winning because of their recent successes, while others think that Northeastern will be the better team because they have more experience. However, it is difficult to say who the better team is because both have had good seasons so far.

Aftermath

After a hotly contested battle, the Bc team emerged victorious against their Northeastern opponents. The game was close throughout, but Bc was able to pull away in the end to win by a score of 3-2. Northeastern put up a good fight, but in the end they were no match for the superior skills of the Bc team.

10)Bonus) What if…?

In a matchup of two of the top teams in college hockey the Boston College Eagles will take on the Northeastern Huskies. Both teams are coming off of strong seasons and are looking to make a run at the Frozen Four.

The Eagles are led by junior forward Zachary Jones, who led the team in scoring last season with 18 goals and 25 assists. The Huskies are led by sophomore forward Tyler Madden, who was second on the team in scoring last season with 16 goals and 22 assists.

Both teams have strong defenses, but the Eagles have the edge in goaltending with junior Thatcher Demko. Demko had a 2.05 goals against average and a .935 save percentage last season, while Northeastern’s goalie, Cayden Primeau, had a 2.48 goals against average and a .915 save percentage.

The Eagles also have home ice advantage in this series, as they will be playing at BC’s Conte Forum. The first game of the series will be Friday night at 7pm ET, and it will be broadcast on ESPNU.