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Beanpot championship: Northeastern 5, BU 4

Northeastern scores Beanpot hat trick in 2 OTs

Boston MA 2/10/20 Northeastern University Huskies defenseman Ryan Shea lifting the trophy after they defeated the Boston University Terriers 5-4 during double overtime period of the championship game at the Beanpot Tournament at TD Garden. (photo by Matthew J. Lee/Globe staff) topic: reporter:
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Northeastern’s Ryan Shea lifts the Beanpot trophy after the Huskies defeated Boston University, 5-4, on Monday night in double overtime.
BU’s Matthew Quercia takes to the air, but not before hauling down Northeastern’s John Picking for a tripping penalty in the second period at TD Garden.
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BU’s Matthew Quercia takes to the air, but not before hauling down Northeastern’s John Picking for a tripping penalty in the second period at TD Garden.

With Harris off for slashing, BU cut the margin to 4-3 when David Farrance scored just 1:56 into the third period.

Northeastern’s Tyler Madden (right) celebrates his goal during the second period.
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Northeastern’s Tyler Madden (right) celebrates his goal during the second period.

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