BOSTON – The line to get into Matthews Arena on Saturday night was long, to say the least.

Thousands were waiting to catch Northeastern University’s latest Hockey East clash with archrival Boston University, but this time it wasn’t for an ordinary game.

It was the final time the Huskies would take the ice at their historic facility. NU lost to the Terriers, 4-3, but for once the final score was a mere footnote to a historic night.

Matthews Arena is a Boston landmark, one of the oldest of its kind in the nation. It has hosted historic athletic events, generational concerts and even presidential rallies. The stadium is slated to be demolished in 2026. A new facility is scheduled to be built in its place in time for the 2028-2029 athletic season.

Hundreds of players have taken the ice for

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