Gophers-Boston University Frozen Four semifinal recap
Freshman defenseman Luke Mittelstadt broke a 2-2 tie with a power-play goal 1:40 into the third period and scored 1:49 later to make it 4-2.
April 7, 2023 at 1:28AM
Star Tribune's three stars
1. Luke Mittelstadt, Gophers: The freshman defenseman broke a 2-2 tie with two quick goals, 1:49 apart, early in the third period. The first was on a power play.
2. Aaron Huglen, Gophers: The sophomore center had two assists, including a spectacular between-the-legs backhander to set up Rhett Pitlick's first-period goal.
3. Logan Cooley, Gophers: The freshman center scored two empty-net goals, assisted on Mike Koster's opening goal and won 14 of 25 faceoffs.
By the numbers
6-3 The Gophers' record against Boston University in NCAA tournament play.
14 Third-period saves by Gophers goalie Justen Close, who had 29 for the game.
13 Saturday's game will be the Gophers' 13th NCAA championship game appearance. They are 5-7 in title games.
The No. 1 Ducks will be in Madison, where the Badgers are rested coming off a bye week. Meanwhile, while USC and Nebraska square off at the L.A. Coliseum.
