The Michigan Wolverines came within one shot of winning its third straight Big Ten Championship. Unfortunately, the Michigan State Spartans were able to outlast the maize and blue in a back-and-forth instant classic.
The first period got off to a frenetic start with both teams overflowing with adrenaline. The puck bounced around the rink like a pinball machine and 59 seconds in, it was the Wolverines hitting the first jackpot.
Forward Josh Eernisse (Big Ern) took a bouncing puck off the boards and found some room on the left side of the Michigan State zone.