UConn MHOC @2026 Hockey East Men’s Tournament > Championship Game v. Merrimack (Sat. 3/20/26 @7p @TD Garden, Boston MA). Game on NESN & NESN360/ESPN+

[zls44]

It’s extremely difficult to beat the same team 3 times in the same season. UConn put 50 shots on goal. I don’t think the game outcome had anything to do with coaching. Unfortunately, UConn made two mistakes in their own end that cost them. I’n sure the kids feel terrible, but they will bounce back. They had a really good year.

Well, UConn had beaten them three times in this season.

But not the one that mattered.

 

[Scoe]

Merrimack earned it so give them credit they took it from us, it’s still frustrating to go to the finals and not come away a champion. We got in though luckily and sometimes you need luck, Merrimack needed luck and we needed luck it in a Michigan win.

 

[mac2351]

Getting 100 shot attempts in a final without a single power play is insane

 

[huskymedic]

 

[mac2351]

UConn’s expected goals was 5.12

Highest expected goals of the season

 

[zls44]

UConn’s expected goals was 5.12

Highest expected goals of the season

Actual goals are what matters.

40 of the 50 SOG were easy saves. Low grade stuff.

 

[Vowelguy]

Final NPI

2026 NCAA Tournament NPI (NCAA Percentage Index)

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With MSU 3 and UConn 14, most likely face each other in Worcester

 

[BonaConn]

Home from Boston, so glad we still live to fight in the tournament. Obviously hated losing but I respect the hell out of Merrimack’s defense and fanbase after this weekend. The projections I’m seeing still have us playing against Sparty in Worcester, that’s all I could have asked for 2 days ago…

 

[The Viking]

Third time I’ve gone to the TD garden to watch a loss on a saturday night. Throw in the penn state loss last year and im done traveling.
Also There is a larger percentage of Sox fans at Yankee stadium then UConn fans in TD Garden championship games. Doesnt matter the opponent

 

[Bomber36]

Third time I’ve gone to the TD garden to watch a loss on a saturday night. Throw in the penn state loss last year and im done traveling.
Also There is a larger percentage of Sox fans at Yankee stadium then UConn fans in TD Garden championship games. Doesnt matter the opponent

Guess I got lucky picking the semis to attend. I’ve been to 2 of 3 and got to see wins. I’m happy watching these games on tv these days, although I’m toying with the idea of going to Worcester if that’s where we land.

 

[mac2351]