Former Boston College Men's Hockey Forward Records Assist in Rangers' Win Over Bruins: The Rundown

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Jan 14, 2026; New York, New York, USA;  New York Rangers right wing Gabe Perreault (94) skates to the bench after scoring a goal in the third period against the Ottawa Senators at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images
Jan 14, 2026; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers right wing Gabe Perreault (94) skates to the bench after scoring a goal in the third period against the Ottawa Senators at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images | Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

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Former Boston College men’s hockey forward Gabe Perreault tallied an assist in the New York Rangers’ 4-3 overtime win over the Boston Bruins on Monday. 

The assist came at the 12:35 mark of the opening frame on a goal by forward J.T. Miller to put the Rangers up 2-1. Forward Mika Zibanejad also recorded an assist on the play. 

Perreault is in his first full season with the Rangers after spending two seasons at Boston College. He signed his professional contract with New York on March 31, 2025, one day after BC’s season came to a close in the Manchester Regional Final against Denver 3-1. 

He played in five games for the Rangers last season. 

So far this season, he has appeared in 20 games and notched three goals and five assists for eight points.

The Rundown: Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026:

  • Class of 2027 defensive lineman Lemani Fehoko has recieved an offer from Boston College. The high school junior is a three-star prospect and is a product of Junipero Serra High School in San Mateo, Calif.
  • Boston College women's lacrosse is counting down the days to its season opener. The Eagles' 2026 campaign begins on Friday, Feb. 6 at 5 p.m. against Northwestern at Fish Field House in Chestnut Hill, Mass.
  • Class of 2027 linebacker/athlete Noah Renes has received an offer from Boston College. Renes is an unranked prospect and is a product of Niceville High School in Niceville, Fla. Boston College is his 29th offer.

Boston College Eagles Monday Scores:

No games were scheduled.

Boston College Eagles Tuesday Schedule:

Women's Tennis: Boston College at Harvard | 6 p.m. ET | PrestoStream | Live Video | Live Stats

Countdown to Boston College baseball's season opener:

17 days.

On This Day in Boston College History:

January 27, 2008: Mike Holovak, an All-American fullback who was also the head coach of the Eagles from 1951-59, died in Ruskin, Fla., due to  complications from pneumonia. He was 88.

Boston College Quote of the Day:

“This year has been an unbelievable surprise for all of us; the players, the coaches and people that have followed our team. Now we are hot and playing very well. It is an interesting team because we have some core leaders and now late in the year a whole host of players are starting to be difference-makers.”
Jerry York

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Kim Rankin is the lead writer for Boston College On SI. The 2020 graduate of the University of Alabama. She joined Alabama Crimson Tide On SI in February 2024 covering baseball, softball, football, men’s basketball, and more for BamaCentral, but has also contributed to Missouri Tigers On SI. She previously worked as the brand manager at Tide 100.9 FM in Tuscaloosa, Ala. She has covered a wide variety of events including SEC Championships, NCAA Regionals, and bowl games.

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