“She’s never played in a Beanpot before,” King said. “She’s never experienced any of this, and I thought she really did come up with some big saves for us, especially in that first period, to get our kids into the game.”

Boyle wasn’t the only goalie making her debut in the Beanpot. Harvard’s Laura Bellamy, who took over for injured senior Christina Kessler earlier this season, stopped 15 Eagles shots, including a 5-on-3 BC power play.

“It’s tough when you play behind a kid like Kessler but she’s adjusted well,” Stone said. “She’s making the saves she needs to make, allowing us to do what we do well.”

With a win over BC, the Crimson faces off against rival Northeastern next Tuesday in the championship.

“This is a pressure packed tournament,” Stone said. “Everyone wants the Beanpot. We value the Beanpot at Harvard University, and to be able to play for a championship in early February is a great experience.”

—Staff writer Alex Sopko can be reached at sopko@fas.harvard.edu.