Boston University scored five unanswered goals in the third period to defeat Ohio State 8-3 in the first round of the NCAA men's hockey tournament Thursday in Toledo. Boston, a No. 2 seed, advances to face either No. 1 Michigan State or No. 4 Cornell on Saturday, with the winner earning a spot in the Frozen Four.

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.