With Harvard leading 5-2 late in the third, Crothers waited behind multiple Bear screens and never saw a puck shot from the blue line. The shot went right between his legs and into the net for Brown's third and final goal.

"The team was playing great in front of me," Crothers said. "We really limited their chances, but I think I could have played better."

Crothers almost joined the offensive fun Harvard enjoyed all night. After Brown had pulled the goalie in favor of the extra attacker, Crothers stopped a shot and quickly fired the puck towards the empty net. The puck missed the net by a few inches and the Crimson players banged their sticks on the ice in approval of Crothers' attempt.

"I wasn't intending for the goal," Crothers said. "I just wanted to clear the puck."

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The Crimson had the luxury of a little comic relief due to the stellar play of its special teams.

The Crimson power play, entering the game with an acceptable percentage of .176, went an outstanding 3-for-5 against the Bears. Sophomore center Brett Nowak, assistant captain Chris Bala and sophomore winger Dominic Moore all tallied with the man advantage for Harvard.