CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. – Eight former Boston College men's hockey players begin their quest for the Stanley Cup this weekend when the 2021 NHL Playoffs open across the league.
A pair of playoff series will feature a total of six former Eagles on both sides of the matchup. Zach Sanford and Steve Santini of the St. Louis Blues take on Alex Newhook of the Presidents' Trophy winning Colorado Avalanche in the West Division, while the Pittsburgh Penguins' Brian Dumoulin and Mike Matheson face Oliver Wahlstrom and the New York Islanders in the East.