Despite losing to Maine, 5-2, in the Hockey East final on Friday night in Boston, the Huskies are likely to earn their first trip to the NCAA Tournament when the field is announced on Sunday.

The Lamoriello Trophy is heading to the Pine Tree State for the first time since 2004. Led by super sophomores Albin Boija and Josh Nadeau, the Black Bears defeated UConn, 5-2, to capture the

Maine advances to face UConn in the Hockey East Championship after the Huskies defeated the Boston University Terriers, 5-2, in the opening semifinal of the day, supported by Joey Muldowney’s hat trick. Puck drop from TD Garden between Maine and UConn is Friday at 7:30 p.m. on NESN+ and ESPN+.