Boston College Hockey takes on Bentley on the second day of 2025 NCAA Hockey Tournament action, with the game set to open the Manchester Regional at SNHU Arena in Manchester, New Hampshire.
As the No. 1 seed, Boston College enters the matchup as the heavy favorite, led by Ryan Leonard, one of the nation’s top point scorers with 47 points (29 goals, 18 assists).
BC Hockey also features standout players like Gabe Perreault and James Hagens, who help anchor one of the most dynamic offenses in college hockey. In goal, Jacob Fowler has been exceptional with a .940 save percentage and a 1.64 GAA.
For Bentley, making its first-ever NCAA Tournament appearance, goalie Connor Hasley is key, leading the nation with 11 shutouts and a .923 save percentage. Senior forward Ethan Leyh, with 41 points, will need to deliver a stellar performance for Bentley to have a chance at an upset.
Follow along for live updates, scores, and highlights from BC Hockey vs. Bentley, and remember to refresh for new updates.
Not done yet. Still tied 1-1 and headed to the 3rd period.
BC Hockey seems irritated by Bentley, certainly another success for the Falcons.
Bentley have really muddied up the pace of play in this game. You have to think this style favors them as BC is much more of a high-flying type.
Three minutes left in the 2nd period, and still tied 1-1. That’s a huge success for Bentley.
Two minutes for tripping on Ethan Leyh.
Two minutes for interference on Ryan Leonard.
BC puts together a great opportunity, but Ryan Leonard misses a wide-open shot on the power play.
Shot went wide of the net.
Too many men on the ice for Bentley.
Ethan Leyh ties the game for @BentleyHockey at 1 in the second period! pic.twitter.com/ldrIWnnSXn
Halfway through the second period and we’re still tied 1-1.
BC hockey still pressing.
ETHAN LEYH TIES IT UP!!!!!!!#NCAAHockey x 🎥 ESPNU / @BentleyHockey pic.twitter.com/77gSjx05Ue
Boston College gets their second power play. They’ll certainly be trying to take the lead again.
Bentley ties it up against Boston College during the power play.
Amazing passing from the Falcons.
Ethan Leyh gets the goal, but certainly a team effort.
Stephen Castagna and Nick Bochen get the assists.
Two minutes for tripping on BC Hockey’s Lukas Gustafsson.
Bentley will get their second power-play of the day.
Boston College will look to increase their lead while Bentley try to hang on.
GABE PERREAULT GETS THE EAGLES ON THE BOARD 🦅#NCAAHockey x 🎥 ESPNU / @BC_MHockey pic.twitter.com/KV7pKvKEVs
Bentley hanging on after ferocious pressure from BC.
Boston College ends up with 16 shots in the 1st period.
BC gets on the board.
Some beautiful passing on-the-go, and Perreault bumps it into the net.
Goal was assisted by Ryan Leonard and James Hagens.
Bentley is able to get a few focused shots off during the power play, but strong penalty killing from BC nonetheless.
BC kills off the penalty! https://t.co/C0fzzfPLfo
Cross-checking on Aidan Hreschuk.
Falcons will have a two-minute man-advantage.
BC is utterly dominating possession in this game and getting plenty of shots off.
Still no shots for Bentley. The Falcons are doing everything they can to bump the Eagles and get in the way of shots.
Bentley Falcons have yet to get off a shot.
BC Hockey has four shots already.
Not much so far from either team, although BC is already pressing, and they got their first shot against Connor Hasley.
Boston College has maintained most of the possession as well.
And we’re off.
Top-seeded BC Hockey clashes with tournament first-timer Bentley.
Happy NCAA Championship Eve! pic.twitter.com/3qOGUOE9Ut
Eagles have arrived 🦅 pic.twitter.com/xVOBSguPSs
The Boston College vs. Bentley hockey game will be broadcast on ESPNU and ESPN+ at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, March 28.
Here’s the NCAA Hockey Tournament regional schedule.
Thursday, March 27
Friday, March 28
Saturday, March 29
Sunday, March 30
Thursday, April 10
Saturday, April 12
Boston College hockey takes on Bentley today, March 28, in the NCAA Men’s Hockey Tournament. Follow along for live updates from the game.
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