The first two Mondays in February since 1952 – canceled only in 1953 – means the 65th Beanpot Tournament consolation and final among Boston College, Boston University, Harvard and Northeastern Monday night at TD Garden.
Last week, Harvard and BU punched their tickets to the pre-Valentines’ Day dance with respective wins over Northeastern, 4-3, and BC, 3-1. Don’t expect any love in the nation’s best NCAA in-season tournament. Any combo of finalists brings 60 minutes of passion and perseverance for the ultimate Beantown bragging rights on the frozen sheet.
Last year’s 1-0 Eagles’ OT win over BU was one of the best games in the tournament’s storied history.