MINNEAPOLIS (Interstat) — The Wisconsin Badgers will host the Boston University Terriers in a women’s NCAA Division I hockey game Thursday at Mariucci Arena in Minneapolis. Wisconsin is the home team, and Boston University is the visiting team.

Wisconsin enters the matchup 2-0. The Badgers have won both of their previous games this season at Saint Lawrence, earning a 6-2 victory before a 6-0 shutout. Boston University is 0-0 and most recently played in a 2-1 loss at Northeastern.

Rhyah Stewart is a player to watch for Wisconsin. The goaltender made 15 saves in the 6-0 win and stopped 11 shots in the 6-2 win. In the Badgers’ most recent game, Kelly Gorbatenko had two goals and one assist, and Maggie Scannell scored two goals. Stewart also recorded the shutout in the 6-0 victory, turning aside all 15 shots she faced.

Boston University will seek a fast start against a Wisconsin team that has allowed two goals in two games. The Terriers’ last result was a 2-1 setback at Northeastern, and they will look to generate offense against the Badgers. Boston University is scheduled to play at New Hampshire and Holy Cross before hosting Colgate for two games. The Terriers also have home games ahead against Yale, Northeastern and Maine.

Wisconsin is scheduled to visit Ohio State for two games, host Minnesota State for two games, travel to Saint Cloud State for two games, and host St. Thomas and Bemidji State later in the schedule. The Badgers’ early season results include a pair of wins at Saint Lawrence. Wisconsin has received scoring from multiple forwards and steady play from Stewart in net.

The game at Mariucci Arena will be played Thursday. Wisconsin will try to remain unbeaten, while Boston University will aim to open its season with a road result. The Badgers’ recent form includes wins of 6-2 and 6-0 at Saint Lawrence, with Stewart anchoring the defense in both games. Boston University’s most recent action ended in a one-goal loss at Northeastern. Wisconsin has scored 12 goals through two games and allowed two. Boston University will play its first game of the season Thursday. Wisconsin’s offense has produced 12 goals in two games, while its defense has yielded two. Stewart has been in net for both victories, stopping 26 shots across the two starts. Gorbatenko and Scannell provided the offensive spark in the most recent win.

Interstat’s game simulator projects a final score of Wisconsin 7, Boston University 1.