The Huskies out-shot UMass Lowell 41-17 and only allowed five shots over the final 40 minutes but only managed one goal in the quarterfinal loss.
The Huskies go with the high-upside option in goal for the playoffs.
The Huskies season comes down to one game.
Both teams are looking to return to the TD Garden for the second consecutive season.
Justin Pearson and Matthew Wood have accounted for 40 percent of UConn's newcomer production.
The Huskies have finished the regular season and will likely need to win the Hockey East Tournament to reach the NCAAs.
The graduate forward found the back of the net in all three periods to help UConn cap off the regular season with a win.
The Huskies finish fourth in Hockey East for the third straight year and in the top five for the fifth time in six seasons.
The Huskies' most troubling trend continued on Friday night in Chestnut Hill.
The Huskies can lock up a spot in the Hockey East Quarterfinals with anything except a regulation loss on Friday night.
The Huskies wrap up the regular season with a home-and-home against the Eagles.
There are only 10 regular season games left in Hockey East with a lot left to be decided in the conference standings and postseason position.
