Cole Eiserman and Shane Lachance scored and Mikhail Yegorov stopped 22 shots for Boston University (24-14-2). The Terriers, seeking their first title since 2009, came up short yet again in making their third consecutive Frozen Four appearance, with their previous two ending with semifinal losses.

History lesson: This is Minnesota's 42nd NCAA appearance, including the past five years. The Gophers have been to the Frozen Four 23 times and have won five national titles, the last in 2003. Minnesota lost to Boston University in the regional finals last season.

It'll be new kids on the block vs. one of the sport's most storied programs in the 2025 Frozen Four national championship game Saturday when Western Michigan faces off with Boston University.