BOSTON — Because the No. 1 staff within the nation and loaded with firepower, it was speculated to be Boston Faculty’s flip this yr to raise the Dunkin’ Beanpot trophy. Or so the Eagles thought.
No. 9 Boston College had a lot totally different concepts, although, because the Terriers surprised their archrivals with a 4-1 victory at TD Backyard on Monday evening to seize the Beanpot title. It’s the second time the Terriers have secured the {hardware} within the final 4 seasons.
BU improved its file to 16-10-1 whereas BC, which got here into the competition winners of 9 straight video games, dropped to 21-5-1.
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ONE BIG TAKEAWAY
All the pieces lined up for BC to take dwelling its first Beanpot since 2016. And it appeared that approach early on with the Eagles getting off to a dominant begin, which resulted in a 1-0 lead 6:13 into the competition for BC due to a purpose from Gabe Perreault.
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The Terriers, who misplaced two straight video games to BC simply over two weeks in the past, had been uninterested in the Eagles skating circles round them and responded by pushing their opponent round. BU dialed up the physicality to offset BC’s excellent pace and ability after which got here by means of with a few key targets in a blink.
BU scored twice in a span of 1:10 to show a deficit right into a lead practically seven minutes into the second body. Freshman Brandon Svoboda got here down the fitting wing and roofed a shot previous BC netminder Jacob Fowler (40 saves) for the primary BU tally and Cole Hutson adopted it up moments later to provide all of the momentum to the Terriers.
However even with that on their aspect, it wasn’t a simple activity to carry down all of the expertise the Eagles possess for the remainder of the sport. But, the Terriers got here up with each reply largely as a result of goaltending of Mikhail Yegorov, who confirmed great composure in simply his fifth collegiate begin as he completed with 43 saves.
All of it mixed led to the Terriers strolling out of TD Backyard with the Beanpot trophy of their grasp. And it needed to really feel even higher figuring out their accomplishment got here on the expense of their bitter rival.
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PLAY OF THE GAME
Hutson was the person of the hour for the Terriers. The freshman defenseman netted the decisive purpose as Hutson obtained a cross-ice cross from Tom Willander earlier than sniping a purpose — Fowler by no means even moved in his crease. It was the third purpose of the match for Hutson.
UP NEXT
BU will attempt to not have a letdown after profitable the Beanpot when the Terriers hit the highway Friday evening to tackle Windfall. Puck drop is about for 7 p.m. ET.
BC will look to bounce again from the stinging defeat because the Eagles welcome UMass to Conte Discussion board for a Hockey East tilt Friday evening at 7 p.m.
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