CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. – Senior captain Marc McLaughlin's second goal of the night with 9:04 left in overtime propelled No. 8 seed Boston College to a thrilling 4-3 victory over No. 9 seed New Hampshire on Wednesday night in the Hockey East Opening Round at Kelley Rink.
The Eagles (15-17-5) advance to face Hockey East Regular Season Champion and No. 1 seed Northeastern at Matthews Arena on Saturday night at 7:30 p.m.
The Wildcats (14-19-1) came back from 3-1 down in the third period to force overtime, but Marshall Warren set up McLaughlin at the left doorstep and the senior roofed a shot to beat Mike Robinson and win the game.