College hockey has reached its final stage — the 2024 Frozen Four.
Four of the nation’s best teams face off on Thursday, April 11, in the first step to crowning the next NCAA hockey champion. The action starts with No. 2 Boston University vs. No. 3 Denver.
The Denver Pioneers (30-9-3) are the most recent national champion remaining in the Frozen Four, having won the title in 2022. A 2024 championship would be the program’s 10th overall, the most in college hockey history.
Boston University (28-9-2), winners of five NCAA championships, also has a storied program. The Terriers are looking for their first title since 2009. They’re led by Macklin Celebrini, a freshman Hobey Baker finalist.
Celebrini has 64 points, which is tied for second most in the country. The Terriers’ freshman forward also has the second-most goals with 32. He leads the nation’s fourth-best scoring offense, averaging 4.15 goals per game.
Lane Hutson, a sophomore defender and Hobey Baker Finalist, also plays a large role in the scoring. He’s second on the team with 49 points (15 points and 34 assists).
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The Terriers have a strong defense, ranking as the No. 9 team in terms of average goals against. Denver, however, has just the 26th-best defense.
The Pioneers do, however, have the nation’s best offense, averaging 4.71 goals per game. Jack Devine leads with 56 points, but it’s a well-constructed offense that features multiple threats, including Massimo Rizzo and defender Zeev Buium. All three are Hobey Baker finalists.
Denver vs. Boston University live score
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Denver vs. Boston University live updates, highlights from 2024 NCAA Frozen Four
(All times Eastern).
6:58 p.m.: Celebrini gets a wrist shot on goal and redirects a shot moments later — both of which are saved by Davis.
6:57 p.m.: BU survives the power play, but not before a massive scrum in front of net nearly gave Denver the lead.
6:54 p.m.: Second penalty of the day, once again by the Terriers. Denver will be up 5-on-4 due to a tripping call.
Second period: Denver 1, Boston University 1
6:33 p.m.: What a save! Caron scoops the puck up on a diving play to keep the score tied 1-1 with under 30 seconds to go in the period.
HIGHWAY ROBBERY!!!!!
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— NCAA Ice Hockey (@NCAAIceHockey) April 11, 2024
6:32 p.m.: Denver’s offense has pressured the BU defense late in the second period, holding lots of possession in its offensive zone.
6:23 p.m.: GOAL! Denver ties the game at 1-1 with 4:39 remaining in the second period. Miko Matikka intercepts a pass behind the net and finds Tristan Lemyre in front, who scores the equalizer.
LEMYRE FINDS THE
-HOLE!
— NCAA Ice Hockey (@NCAAIceHockey) April 11, 2024
6:18 p.m.: Davis saves a slap shot from Case McCarthy to keep the score at 1-0 with eight minutes to play in the second period.
6:14 p.m.: Midway through the second period, the score remains 1-0. Both sides have combined for just one penalty through 30 minutes of play. BU leads 16-6 with shots on goal.
6:03 p.m.: Tuch nearly redirects Jack Harvey’s shot into the net, but the puck just misses his stick. BU still leads 1-0.
5:58 p.m.: Celebrini gets a clean shot on goal, but Davis saves it. The BU freshman wacks the puck wide out of the air.
First period: Boston University 1, Denver 0
5:30 p.m.: The Terriers defense has stifled the Pioneers so far. Rarely does Denver get shots on goal to challenge Caron. Denver has racked up four icing calls thus far.
5:17 p.m.: GOAL! Luke Tuch takes the puck from the opposite blue line and goes 1-on-1 with a defender to score the short-handed goal with just 13 seconds remaining on the power play. BU leads 1-0 with about 12 minutes to play in the first period.
THE TERRIERS WITH THE SHORTY!!!
— NCAA Ice Hockey (@NCAAIceHockey) April 11, 2024
5:15 p.m.: The Terriers are called for high sticking, and Denver will go on a 5-on-4 power play.
5:12 p.m.: Caron makes a save, then quickly shifts to save the rebound shot to keep the game scoreless with just over 14 minutes to play in the first period.
WHAT A SAVE
— NCAA Ice Hockey (@NCAAIceHockey) April 11, 2024
5:10 p.m.: Davis makes another save as the Terriers continue to dominate possession in the first five minutes of play.
5:06 p.m.: Celebrini gets an early shot, 1-on-1 with Denver’s goalie Matt Davis. Davis saves the shot.
5:06 p.m.: Puck is dropped, and the semifinals are underway.
4:19 p.m.: Boston University’s lineup card:
Just an hour to go until puck drop!
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— BU Men’s Hockey (@TerrierHockey) April 11, 2024
4 p.m.: Denver’s lineup card:
How Denver will line up in the #MFrozenFour.#GoPios pic.twitter.com/NXBQdFEibg
— Denver Hockey (@DU_Hockey) April 11, 2024
Denver vs. Boston University start time
- Time: 5 p.m. ET
The Frozen Four begins at 5 p.m. ET from Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota.
How to watch Denver vs. Boston University?
- TV channel: ESPN2
- Live stream (U.S.): ESPN+, Fubo
- Live stream (Canada): TSN+
All three Frozen Four games, including the championship, can be watched on ESPN2. Cable cutters can stream the game on ESPN+ or Fubo, which offers a free trial, in the United States. Canadian viewers can stream the game on TSN+.
Where is the 2024 Frozen Four?
- Location: St. Paul, Minnesota
- Venue: Xcel Energy Center
Denver vs. Boston University odds
- Denver: +130
- Boston University: -165
- O/U: 7.0
Boston University is the favorite, according to BetMGM.
