Their loss in regulation to the Avs combined with Montreal’s victory over the Boston Bruins puts four points between Montreal and Columbus for the East's final playoff spot heading into Saturday.

BU has made the tournament 40 times. This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Ohio State hockey falls to Boston U in first round of NCAA men's tournament ...

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