The 22-year-old Petersen was promised the starting goaltending job in Rochester next season by former General Manager Tim Murray. Petersen got a chance to gauge his skills against professionals as the United States' third goalie. He has to decide whether it was enough to make the jump or stay in school and possibly represent USA Hockey in the 2018 Olympics.

“At the end of the day, it’s up to him,” Eichel said. “It’s his decision. I told him, ‘You’ve got to do what’s best for you at all times, but if you have any questions, if you need anybody to talk to about it, about the process, the situation, you can reach out to me.’”