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U-M must crack North Dakota’s defense to advance

Michigan defenseman Zach Werenski talks about the play of goaltender Steve Racine and about scoring the tying goal in the third period of the 3-2 OT win over Notre Dame Friday in Cincinnati. Video by George Sipple/DFP Videolicious

CINCINNATI – Michigan hockey coach Red Berenson said North Dakota is “as good as anyone we’ve seen on defense.”

The Wolverines beat Notre Dame, 3-2, in overtime Friday night in the NCAA Midwest Region at U.S. Bank Arena.

Michigan (25-7-5) will face North Dakota (31-6-4) at 6 p.