No. 1 overall seed Minnesota won 9-2, with 6 goals in the third period. The team is now one game away from qualifying for the Frozen Four.

The Gophers end Michigan State’s season and outscore the Spartans 30-7 through five games this year.

Gopher goalie and Michigan native Owen Bartoszkiewicz saved 64 total shots during this series.

Jimmy Snuggerud continued his hot scoring streak, netting a goal to increase his total to six on the season.

Top-3 2022 NHL Draft pick Logan Cooley earned two goals and two assists during his debut series.