Penn State Tops Minnesota 2-1 in Shootout

Overview

• Penn State beat No. 18 Minnesota 2-1 after a shootout, with Dane Dowiak’s backhand goal upheld on review as the decisive attempt.
• Goaltender Josh Fleming made 35 saves and stopped the final shooter to secure the extra point for Penn State.
• Minnesota opened the scoring through Javon Moore and out-shot Penn State 36-29 while Luca Di Pasquo made 28 saves.
• The game remained deadlocked through a 3-on-3 overtime in which Minnesota controlled possession before the shootout settled the outcome.
• The result gives Penn State an extra Big Ten point and leaves both teams facing an immediate rematch the next night as Minnesota continues an early-season stretch defined by tight games and strong goaltending.