Overview
- Wisconsin rallied from two goals down to beat top-ranked Michigan State 5-4 at Munn Ice Arena, snapping the Spartans’ nine-game winning streak.
- Badgers freshman goalie Eli Pulver made 35 saves in his collegiate debut, including 12 in the third period, to preserve the upset.
- Michigan opened the series with a 5-2 win Friday, as captain T.J. Hughes netted the late game-winner and finished the night with three points.
- The Wolverines completed the sweep Saturday with an 8-1 rout, highlighted by freshman goalie Jack Ivankovic’s 38 saves and a two-goal third period from Hughes.
- After the weekend, Michigan and Wisconsin sit atop the Big Ten points race, while Michigan State falls to 9-2-0 overall and 4-1-0 in conference play.