The 7-2 loss to Dartmouth on Sunday that snapped the Crimson’s 27-game win streak was a different story, however. The defeat was the worst of Ruddock’s career, as she gave up seven goals on 28 shots and was lifted for freshman Ali Boe after two periods. Statistically, she plummeted from eighth to 18th nationally in save percentage after the game.

Captain and defenseman Jamie Hagerman said the responsibility for all of Harvard’s goals lied with the skaters.

“When you get seven goals scored on you in a game some people will look directly to your goalie, but Jesse stopped what she could, and those that she couldn’t, we should have been able to clean them up,” Hagerman said.

Stone said the accountability for those goals was spread among everyone.

“She was not as solid in there, but by the same token no one in front of her was either,” Stone said. “You can’t blame this game on one person. If you do, it’s a cop out in my opinion. She knows she can play better, as do all those kids in front of her."

Ruddock did not do much to help herself either. If she wants to start in her second Frozen Four, Stone says Ruddock will have to continue to prove herself in practice.

"I also like the way Ali Boe played and the two of them are battling for that position this week," Stone said.

—Staff writer David R. De Remer can be reached at remer@fas.harvard.edu.