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MSU forward Jagger Joshua looks up at Notre Dame defenseman Drew Bavaro after a collission in front of the net on Friday, March 3, 2023 at Compton Family Ice Arena in Notre Dame, Indiana. Notre Dame was the first to score during the matchup after a late second period goal.
SOUTH BEND, Ind. – In their third meeting of the season, the Spartans and Fighting Irish proved to be another even matchup as the opponents came out the gate fighting for control of the puck.
One point. Michigan State hockey was one point short of hosting its first Big Ten tournament game since the conference formed in the 2013-14 season.
Nearly two years ago to the day, Dylan St. Cyr made 27 and 29 saves on back-to-back nights at Munn Ice Arena to earn a series shutout. The only problem was he was wearing Notre Dame’s navy blue and gold sweater instead of Michigan State’s green and white.
Up until the last conference game of the regular season, Michigan State hockey (16-16-2, 10-12-2 Big Ten) was in the running to host a Big Ten tournament game for the first time since the league formed in 2013.
It’s crazy how big of a difference one point can make in the Big Ten Standings.
Now in the final week of the regular season, Michigan State hockey holds the same USCHO ranking as it did when it first entered the poll Nov. 14 – at No. 17.
DETROIT – It was almost something worth celebrating.
Throughout the duration of the three hour and three minute matchup between No. 15 Michigan State hockey and No. 5 Michigan on Friday, the archrivals were whistled for a combined 28 penalties.
There are just four games remaining in Michigan State’s regular season schedule, each of which is important for the Spartans’ postseason aspirations. Four teams are currently tied for second place in the Big Ten with 30 points, leaving the margins slim in the battle for home ice advantage.
Michigan State hockey (15-13-2, 9-9-2 Big Ten) has bounced around the USCHO.com top 20 quite a bit since entering the poll on Nov. 14, most recently rising two spots to No. 15 following a sweep of Notre Dame.
As the clock wound down in the final minute of regulation on Saturday, Notre Dame’s sophomore forward Hunter Strand skated down in front of the net, firing a shot directly in front of graduate student goaltender Dylan St. Cyr.
5th-year defense Cole Kyrgier (8) tosses up a cloud of ice while beating Notre Dame's #9 to the puck (3-2) on Feb. 4, 2023.
Notre Dame graduate forward Chayse Primeau (13) turns to chase the Spartans for the puck (3-2) on Feb. 4, 2023.
Three young and potential future Spartans showcase their signs at their very first MSU Hockey game, which the Spartans went on to win 3-2 against Notre Dame on Feb. 4, 2023.
It’s been 17 years since No. 17 Michigan State last swept No. 20 Notre Dame, a remarkable streak that ended Saturday in East Lansing.
For eight games, Michigan State’s penalty kill was reeling badly.
Notre Dame's sophomore forward Hunter Strand (10) watches the puck during a game against MSU at Munn Ice Arena on Feb. 3, 2023. The Spartans defeated the Fighting Irish 3-0.