The winger struck in the 95th minute in his first match back at the club following his return from a spell in Saudi Arabia to secure a point that had looked unlikely for Lee Johnson’s men since Lawrence Shankland’s first-half opener for the visitors.
Boyle sped onto a cut-back from Elie Youan to slot the ball under Craig Gordon before revealing afterwards that he had not kicked a ball in almost two months.
"You could say sports science is out the window," he told Sky Sports. “Last time I kicked a ball was the 28th of June. The gaffer phoned me last night and asked if I could manage. When he gave me the nod I knew that the atmosphere and adrenalin would get me through, and thankfully it has, so back to running club on Monday!”
The result means the derby rivals are tied on four points from the opening two cinch Premiership fixtures of the season.
Moira Gordon was at Easter Road and rated the Hibs players out of ten ...
5. Marijan Cabraja - 7
Solid competitor and didn’t back down from the derby demands but was booked for a poor challenge on Liam Boyce midway through second half. 7 Photo: Mark Scates - SNS Group
6. Nohan Kenneh - 7
Enjoyed the combative nature of the derby. 7 Photo: Craig Foy - SNS Group
7. Josh Campbell - 6
Worked to break Hearts down but found it hard to get a foot on the ball and make things happen. 6 Photo: Mark Scates - SNS Group
8. Joe Newell - 7
Booked as he tried to get a grip of the midfield but was switched onto the threat Boyle possessed when he came on and tried to provide the service. 7 Photo: Mark Scates - SNS Group