The Minnesota Gophers men’s hockey team (8-2, 13-5) dropped to fourth in the USHO’s poll while holding the top spot in the nation in USA Hockey’s poll ahead of their series this weekend. They responded with a sweep over Michigan State (5-4-1, 11-6-1) this weekend in their third straight week on the road before they finish the calendar year at home against Wisconsin next weekend.
The Gophers shutout the Spartans 5-0 on Friday night before winning 6-3 on Saturday night. It was two solid games for Minnesota, who held on despite the push from the Spartans in the third period on Saturday.