The 2004–05 Harvard Crimson women’s ice hockey team played in the NCAA championship game for the third consecutive season.

In addition, the Crimson won their seventh straight Beanpot and third league tournament title.

the Mercyhurst Lakers women's ice hockey program had the lead versus Harvard.

With four seconds remaining, Nicole Corriero shot the puck in hopes of tying the game.

The shot was blocked by Minnesota defenseman Lyndsay Wall as the Golden Gophers won the match.