In the remaining time, BU used everything in its arsenal to try and even the contest at five goals each. With 1:20 to go, the Terriers pulled their goalie and frantically fired shots at goal. In fact, in the period, BU outshot Harvard, 20-9.

But in the end, it wasn’t enough, and as the buzzer sounded, Harvard maintained its one-goal lead to earn the huge upset.

“We built a lot of momentum throughout the game, and even though they scored on us a couple times, I felt like we were the stronger team throughout the game,” Fallstrom said.

Despite the game’s high scoring, Carroll played an integral part in the team’s victory, making a season-high 45 saves. His play helped to neutralize the Terriers’ 20-shot advantage over the Crimson.

On the offensive end, Killorn led the way with two goals, while Biega had three points on the night with two assists and one score.

Harvard’s performance in the Beanpot contest was in stark contrast to the Crimson’s play less than a month earlier, when BU handily beat the squad, 5-2.

So for Harvard, the Valentine’s Day victory had larger implications than just a third-place finish in the Beanpot.

“The way we had a comeback a couple times, and the resiliency we showed was very important, not just for that game but [also] for the whole season,” Everson said.

“The BU win was a really big turning point for our season, especially since BU is one of the top teams in the country,” Fallstrom added. “It really showed that we could compete.”

—Staff writer Robert S. Samuels can be reached at robertsamuels@college.harvard.edu.