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Top-ranked Wolverines blank Spartans 3-0 in East Lansing

No. 1 Michigan shut out No. 3 Michigan State 3-0 on Friday night at Munn Ice Arena handing the Spartans a rare home loss in the rivalry matchup. The Wolverines controlled the pace from the opening faceoff, capitalizing on key chances while MSU struggled to generate sustained offense. Fans reacted with intensity throughout the night, from frustration after Michigan’s second goal to an early exit by many in the third period as the Spartans’ comeback hopes faded.