Define 'superior'. PC went 2-4-0 against BC this season, and when they controlled their destiny as far as getting into the dance, the #2 seed couldn't come up with their superior body of work and take down the #7 seed. If PC gets in at this point, that would be the epitome of backing into the dance.
BC on the other hand, if they happen to win the automatic qualifier, will have taken down the #1, #2 and #3 seeds in the tournament to get to get there.
That's not 'stealing' a berth, That's going out and kicking you in the face, slapping you up the backside of your head and taking the gawdam thing. Big difference there.
If it is of any comfort for you, and BC does 'steal it', you can take solace in that your team went 3-0-0 on the season against the Hockey East Champions.
If BC doesn't take down #3 tonight, they have no business getting to the dance.
If they do win, they have earned the auto bid and do belong (as does Northeastern, as they have earned it over the course of the season).
That's my 2 cents on all of that. Peace, Out.
Sorry Nu fans for hijacking your thread, but he started it.
Beanpot rematch tonight. May the best team win. Should be a barn burner.
Go Eagles!