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No. 2 Michigan Pulls Away Late to Beat Ohio State 5-2 in Series Opener

A dominant shot margin plus a clutch Jack Ivankovic stop underpinned a third-period breakthrough.

Overview

  • Michigan overcame one-goal deficits in each of the first two periods and scored three times in the third to win 5-2 at Yost.
  • Captain T.J. Hughes delivered the game-winner and a three-point night while leading the team with six shots.
  • The Wolverines outshot Ohio State 45-22 as Buckeyes goalie Kristoffer Eberly produced several high-quality saves in defeat.
  • Goalie Jack Ivankovic thwarted a late two-on-one before Josh Eernisse added insurance and Luca Fantilli capped the win with an empty-netter.
  • Michigan moved to 12-3 overall and 5-2 in Big Ten play and will chase a Saturday sweep with an offense near five goals per game despite losing defenseman Henry Mews for the season.