Five points separate first place in the league and being on the outside looking in the Hockey East tournament.
Five.
Fortunately for the Boston College Eagles, they are on the top side of that spectrum, maintaining a tenuous hold on first place by virtue of a tiebreaker. But, at this point, every game, every point matters.
The Eagles have a huge series against Northeastern this weekend. Let’s break it down.
- Road Warriors: Northeastern has been far better at Matthews Arena than on the road, maintaining a near perfect record at home and below .