The Eagles have their sights set on getting back to the national championship game after coming one win short last season. Led by future NHLers Ryan Leonard and Gabe Perreault, BC is also trying to advance to the Beanpot final for the first time since losing to Northeastern in 2019.

Louisville's ability to refocus and stay mentally locked will get tested, as their next game has them going up north to Boston College. It's the second of five straight games against sub-.500 teams, and the Cardinals will have to show against the Eagles that they're not just going through the motions.

Monday night is the start of the 72nd Beanpot Tournament in Boston, when BC will take on Northeastern and NU will play Harvard at TD Garden. Northeastern has won two straight and five of the last six.