The men's NCAA hockey tournament is nearly underway. Here are USA TODAY's expert picks and predictions for the Frozen Four bracket and national title:

The Wisconsin Badgers won their record eighth national championship in a come-from-behind 4-3 win over the Ohio State Buckeyes on Sunday.

MINNEAPOLIS − The Ohio State women’s hockey team lost the national championship game in heartbreaking fashion on Sunday, losing 2:49 into overtime after giving up a penalty shot with 18.9 seconds left in regulation that Wisconsin converted to tie the game and force the extra frame.

The 2025 NCAA men's hockey tournament is set, with the 16-team bracket in place and all roads leading to the Frozen Four in St. Louis. Regional play begins Thursday, with regional finals Saturday and Sunday, and the Frozen Four will be in St. Louis on April 10 and 12. All games will air on the ESPN networks and stream on ESPN+.

Maine, the Hockey East tournament champion, will play in Allentown, Pa. BC will play in Manchester, N.H. on Thursday; and BU will play in Toledo, Ohio.