The Celtics can also feel good about a potential second round showdown with New York given the team’s history over the past two years. Not only will Boston have homecourt if the current standings hold but they have also won seven of the last eight head-to-head matchups between the two teams dating back to the start of the 2023-24 season.

No. 2 Boston College completed its weekend sweep of Vermont after skating to a 4-1 victory over the Catamounts on Saturday evening at Gutterson Fieldhouse. Andre Gasseau led all scorers with three points on two goals and one assist.