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MSU hockey shuts out Penn State in series' sweep

Less than 24 hours after an overtime win No. 1 Michigan State hockey returned to Munn Ice Arena, looking to sweep its series against No. 3 Penn State. The Spartans set the tone with a 1-0 early lead in the first and never trailed, going on to earn a 5-0 shutout. 

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MSU hockey takes down Penn State in overtime thriller

No. 1 MSU hockey defeated No. 3 Penn State in its conference opener after taking a 1-0 lead in the first period. The Nittany Lions evened the score off the stick of the projected No. 1 2026 NHL Draft pick. The game remained tied at the end of regulation, but MSU's reliable duo orchestrated a game winning shot to earn the Spartan victory.

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Munnsters’ rise reflects Adam Nightingale’s MSU hockey revival

The rise of the Munnsters (MSU hockey's student section) mirrors the program’s own revival. Nightingale’s return to his alma mater has lifted MSU hockey back into national contention and given students something to rally around. The chants, the lines, the road trips — they’re all proof of how much this team, and its coach, have changed what hockey feels like in East Lansing.

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MSU hockey set to face Penn State in conference opener

No. 1 MSU hockey will face No. 3 Penn State on Nov. 7 and 8 at home to kick off Big Ten play. This matchup is full of thrills, as last season MSU did not perform as well as it had hoped against Penn State. The Spartans will face a team with a similar style of hockey as well as former CHL teammates and the projected No. 1 2026 NHL Draft pick.