BOSTON — It didn’t turn into the shootout many expected. It couldn’t be settled in three periods.
But Michigan hockey’s chance to play for another national championship ended in the place the Wolverines last won one, 24 years ago.
Carter Savoie put back a rebound of his own shot that was initially saved by U-M goalie Erik Portillo with 5:07 remaining in overtime to give Denver a 3-2 victory Thursday night in the Frozen Four at TD Garden.
The No. 1 overall seeded Wolverines (31-10-1) were looking to extend their record with a 10th NCAA title — though they hadn't won a title since winning it all in Boston in 1998.