Boston College’s goal was very direct — to capture four straight championships and amass an 8-0 Beanpot tournament record for its seniors for the first time in school history. Northeastern was seeking a more modest, albeit important, goal in gunning for its first title since 1988.

Sometimes — OK, often — it helps to have been there before, and the Eagles parlayed their poise, experience, and talent to prevail at TD Garden with a 6-3 victory Monday night.