GALLERY: Northeastern secures Beanpot championship in overtime against BU

Boston University assistant captain Lane Hutson (20) is checked by Northeastern assistant captain Gunnarwolfe Fontaine (11). Photo courtesy of Molly Potter/ BU News Service

By Molly Potter

Boston University News Service

Northeastern University won their fifth Beanpot title in six years with a 4-3 overtime victory over Boston University at TD Garden, overcoming an early lead by BU. The game featured multiple ties and a strong defensive effort from BU, but Northeastern’s Gunnarwolfe Fontaine scored the winning goal in overtime, earning the MVP award. This win underscores Northeastern’s dominance in the tournament, with BU’s head coach, Jay Pandolfo, emphasizing the importance of moving past the loss. BU News Service photographer Molly Potter was on the scene, capturing the thrilling moment.

Boston University freshman defenseman Tom Willander (5) skates through center ice at TD Garden in the Beanpot finals against Northeastern University on Monday. Photo courtesy of Molly Potter/ BU News Service
Boston University captain Case McCarthy (7) skates through center ice at TD Garden in the Beanpot finals against Northeastern University on Monday. Photo courtesy of Molly Potter/ BU News Service
Boston University assistant captain Lane Hutson (20) is checked by Northeastern assistant captain Gunnarwolfe Fontaine (11). Photo courtesy of Molly Potter/ BU News Service
Boston University assistant captain Lane Hutson (20) controls the puck at TD Garden in the Beanpot finals against Northeastern University on Monday. Photo courtesy of Molly Potter/ BU News Service
Boston University sophomore forward Jeremy Wilmer (16) hugs sophomore defenseman Lane Hutson (20) after assisting on his goal in the Beanpot finals against Northeastern University on Monday. Photo courtesy of Molly Potter/ BU News Service
Boston University men’s ice hockey team celebrates sophomore defenseman Lane Hutson’s (20) goal to give the Terriers a 3-2 lead over the Huskies. Photo courtesy of Molly Potter/ BU News Service
Boston University men’s ice hockey team high-five sophomore forward Jeremy Wilmer (16) after he assisted a goal. Photo courtesy of Molly Potter/ BU News Service
Northeastern controls the puck in Boston University’s offensive zone in front of a sold-out crowd during the Beanpot finals on Monday. Photo courtesy of Molly Potter/ BU News Service
Northeastern University men’s ice hockey team storm the ice to celebrate assistant captain Gunnarwolfe Fontaine’s (11) overtime goal giving the Huskies their second straight Beanpot tournament trophy on Monday. Photo courtesy of Molly Potter/ BU News Service
Northeastern University men’s ice hockey team celebrate their 4-3 overtime victory against Boston University in the Beanpot finals on Monday. Photo courtesy of Molly Potter/ BU News Service
Boston University men’s ice hockey coach Jay Pandolfo appears reflective during the post-game press conference after losing the 2024 Beanpot in overtime to Northeastern University. Photo courtesy of Molly Potter/ BU News Service

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