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The Terriers unleashed their offense with five second-period goals, including several highlight-reel tallies. BU outshot Harvard 16-4 in the second frame and now leads in shots 28-13 as the Terriers are running away with this one.
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It wasn’t quite as pretty as the rest of the Terriers’ goals this period, but Quinn Hutson was able to sneak one just over the goal line to extend the BU lead to five.
Then, Quinn made it 6-1 in the final seconds as his chance snuck over the line!
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Devin Kaplan scores his second of the game in his 100th career game after a beautiful no-look pass from Jack Hughes for the Terriers’ fourth goal of the second period.
Let’s post some more goals!
First, Hughesy and Kap connect for the second time tonight.
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The Terriers keep their foot on the gas pedal as Jack Harvey rips one past Charette to make it 4 unanswered goals for Boston University.
Harvs with an absolute BEAUTY to put us up 4-1!
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Cole Hutson turns on the jets and makes a nifty move to cut to the net before sneaking it through Charette to add to the Terriers’ lead.
Drive to the net and good things happen!
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Shane Lachance nets a between-the-legs beauty on the powerplay to give the Terriers their first lead of the game.
See you on SportsCenter tonight, LC!
What a goal to give us the lead!#SCTop10
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Harvard and Boston are tied up after the first 20 minutes. The Crimson jumped out to an early lead, but it was all Boston to close the first period. Harvard led in shots on goal 8-1, but the Terriers found their rhythm, now leading 12-9 as we enter the second period.
Terriers tie it up late in the first period. Devin Kaplan put BU on the board with a lone assist from Jack Hughes. Boston has put pressure on the Crimson to close the first period, now leading in shots on goal 10 to nine over Harvard.
Kap celebrates his 100th career game with a huge goal to tie things up late in the first!
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Goal scorers goal. Always go to the net 💰
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Dialed.
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Entering this year’s Beanpot, there’s only one question regarding Northeastern that should be asked.
Can they do it again?
The Huskies have won the last two Beanpots, and are seeking their second-ever three-peat. The first was accomplished from 2018-20. Only seven teams have done this in Beanpot history.
Even with the recent success, Northeastern has won just nine titles in the tournament’s history. But a win this year would unquestionably solidify the program’s dominance in the late 2010s to the early 2020s.
Each year of the Beanpot, each program has put out a different product from the previous year, from very similar to nothing alike.
Here’s a look at what each team looks like entering Boston’s traditional tournament.
Beanpot titles: 31
Last title: 2022
Boston U. has the most decorated resume at the Beanpot compared to the other three teams, but they’ve struggled to find success recently. The Terriers have won just twice in the last 15 years (2015 and 2022).
They were ranked No. 10 in the latest USCHO rankings, and have the third-best scoring offense in the nation (3.65).
Beanpot titles: 20
Last title: 2016
The Golden Eagles haven’t hoisted the Beanpot trophy in nearly 10 years. However, if there was a year to believe they could do it again, this might be the one.
Boston College was ranked No. 1 in the latest USCHO rankings and have lost just four games this season. Forward Ryan Leonard leads the country in goals per game (.83), while the team has the second-best scoring defense (1.74) in the nation.
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Leonard nets his first hat-trick of the season! pic.twitter.com/ByvJgMGNBV
Beanpot titles: 11
Last title: 2017
Like BC, Harvard is closing in on 10 years without a title at TD Garden. The 2024-25 season hasn’t treated them kindly either with a 7-10-2 record.
Since their last title in 2017, they’ve reached the Beanpot championship once, losing to Northeastern in 2023. The Crimson could use Boston’s traditional tournament to turn the year around.
Marek Heyduk with the buzzer beater goal to send Harvard to the Beanpot Championship! pic.twitter.com/DNdCCr7qBn
Beanpot titles: 9
Last title: 2024
Another Beanpot title has more than one meaning for the Huskies. They would join the other three Boston-area programs in double-digit titles and would accomplish a three-peat for the second time in the last 10 years. The last time was from 2018-20.
Although Northeastern’s season hasn’t been as successful as Boston College or Boston U. so far, sitting at a 9-11-3 record, a chance to make history might be enough motivation.
