BC DEFEATS BU IN OT, 3-2

After getting a power play in OT, Boston College converts at 3:17 on the power play to defeat Boston University 3-2 in the second semi-final game at the TD Garden. Tommy Cross scores the game winning goal to cement the win for the Eagles, assisted by Brian Dumoulin and Jimmy Hayes. BC will now face Northeastern at 8:00 next Monday for the Beanpot championship. BU and Harvard will meet in the consolation game at 5:00.

Good night from the TD Garden.

BC on the PP in OT

BC on the power play in OT, as BU defenseman Ryan Ruikka picks up a cross checking penalty.

BU-BC HEADING TO OT AT THE GARDEN

A tremendous third period, in which BC tied the game on a Jimmy Hayes goal, ends regulation tied at 2-2. Shots on goal after three periods have BC leading 35-34. The winner of this game will play Northeastern in the Beanpot finals next Monday night.

BC TIES BU IN THE THIRD

BC has tied BU in the third period 2-2 on a goal by Jimmy Hayes, assisted by Philip Samuelsson and Pat Mullane at 4:56 of the third period. BU going on the power play.

BU LEADS BC 2-1 THROUGH 2 AT THE GARDEN

BU holds a 2-1 lead over BC at the Garden through two.... Megan and Trivino for the Terriers, and Samuelsson for the Eagles. BC is outshooting BU 27-19 through 40 minutes.

BU JUMPS AHEAD 2-1 IN THE SECOND

Alex Trivino, a New York Islander draft choice, scores at 2:17 of the second period, assisted by Ryan Ruikka and Ross Gaudet to give the Terriers a 2-1 lead.

BC-BU SUMMARY THROUGH 1

1, BC, Samuelsson 4 (Arnold, Wey) 14:37.
2, BU, Megan (Noonan, Clendening) 15:15.

BC with a 13-11 edge in shots , both teams 0/1 on the power play.

BC AND BU TIED 1-1 AFTER 1 AT THE GARDEN

BC and BU played an action packed first period at the TD Garden in the second semifinal game of the Beanpot. The teams are tied 1-1 after one period. BC with a 13-11 shot advantage through one period.

BC-BU TIED AT 1-1 IN THE FIRST, 3:41 LEFT

Boston College, who has already beaten Boston University three consecutive times this season, take a 1-0 lead at 14:37 of the first period on a goal by Philip Samuelsson goal, his fourth, from Patrick Wey and Bill Arnold. BU would quickly answer with the tying goal just 38 seconds later from Wade Megan, his sixth, from Garrett Noonan and Adam Clendening AT 15:15. BU with a 10-9 edge in shots with 3:00 left in the first period.

BC AND BU SCORELESS

6:10 remaining in the first period. John Muse (BC) and Kieran Millan (BU) get the start in net. Shots are 9-8 BU.

NU DEFEATS HARVARD, 4-0

Northeastern defeats Harvard 4-0 in Game one of the Beanpot. Harvard outshoots NU 13-7 in the third period, and 41-31 for the game. Chris Rawlings posts the shutout with 41 saves for the Huskies, who improves to 9-11-6 on the season. Harvard drops to 4-18-0 on the season.

BU-BC up next.

THIRD PERIOD UNDERWAY

Third period of Harvard/NU underway from the Garden.

Harvard makes a change in goal..... Kyle Richter replaces Ryan Carroll in goal for the Crimson. Let's see if this sparks Harvard.

NU is 5-2-0 on the season when leading after two periods.

NU 4 HARVARD 0 AFTER 2

NU outshoots Harvard 14-11 in the second period, Harvard holds a 28-24 edge for the game.

First period recap:
NU- McLaughlin 8 (Quailer, Ellement) 10:48.


Second period recap:

NU- McLaughlin 9 (Dongara) 1:47. 2-0 NU
NU- Silva 6 (MacLeoud, McNeely) 10:53. 3-0 NU
NU- Reid 5 ( MacLeoud, Bitetto) 16:19. PPG 4-0 NU

PP- Harvard 0-3, Northeastern 1-3.

NU POWER PLAY GOAL

Northeastern's power play clicks on a 5-0n 3. Brodie Reid, the Huskies outstanding rookie, was set up along the midpoint of the near circle in the Harvard zone, and he one-timed a snipe past Ryan Carroll to stake the Huskies to a 4-0 lead. Harvard took some undisciplined penalties and NU made them pay. Reid is just one of the outstanding rookies on this Northeastern team. Wade MacLeoud and Anthony Bitetto draw the assists.

BTW, NESN has Red Sox PBP voice Don Orsillo covering the Beanpot alongside Bruins TV analyst Andy Brickley.

NU TAKING CONTROL

Northeastern has opened things up here in the second period. Mike McLaughlin potted his second goal of the game at 1:47 on a shot that Ryan Carroll made the initial save on, but the puck bounced in the air and behind him for a 2-0 NU lead. The Huskies would increase the advantage to 3-0 on a Steve Silva goal, his sixth, from Wade MacLeoud and Tyler McNeely. With 6:50 to go here in the second period, NU is up 3-0 with Harvard holding a 22-20 shot advantage.

NU UP 1-0 AFTER 1

Shots 17-10 Harvard after one. Back in a bit.

HARVARD UP 13-7 IN SHOTS

Great goaltending by NU's Chris Rawlings, he is a legitimate goaltender, now with 16 saves, updating. Still 1-0 NU last minute of play in the period.

WELCOME FROM THE 2010 BEANPOT

Hello friends, time to get this blog back up and cooking.

Welcome inside the 9th floor of the Garden where I'll keep you up to date on this year's Beanpot.

Game 1 features Harvard and Northeastern at 5:00 followed by BU-BC at 8:00 PM.

Starting goaltenders are senior Ryan Carroll for Harvard and sophomore Chris Rawlings.

Teams are feeling each other out early, there were very few scoring opportunities in the first 9 minutes.

Game 1 features Harvard and Northeastern. Northeastern has just jumped out to a 1-0 lead at 10:48 on a goal by Mike McLaughlin, an even strength goal., assisted by Steve Qualier and Drew Ellement.