The University of Wisconsin men’s hockey team (14-18-2, 7-15-2-2 Big Ten) traveled to Columbus, Ohio this weekend in hopes of continuing their recent success and entering the Big Ten Conference Playoffs in their best form. This was no easy task, as the Badgers were matched up against the Big Ten’s second place team, The Ohio State University Buckeyes (18-11-5, 11-9-4).
Winners in three of their previous four games, the Badgers entered Value City Arena Friday night hoping to keep their newfound stride and continue to grow as a team before they try to make a playoff run. After splitting the series earlier in the Kohl Center, both teams looked to make a statement Friday night.