Overview
- Luke Misa had a goal and an assist, Cade Christenson and Matt DiMarsico added tallies, and Penn State outshot Minnesota 40–27.
- Joshua Fleming posted the shutout for the Nittany Lions, while Minnesota’s Luca Di Pasquo made 37 saves in defeat.
- The victory marked Penn State’s first-ever shutout of Minnesota, according to KSTP.
- Minnesota’s winless stretch reached three games, a setback for a team sitting around No. 32 in the NPI as Penn State stays firmly in the NCAA mix.
- Penn State’s Charlie Cerrato left the game between the first and second periods and his status bears watching before Saturday’s rematch at Pegula Ice Arena, which is listed at either 5 p.m. or 6 p.m. on Big Ten Network depending on the outlet.