No. 1 Michigan State hockey will go for the sweep on Saturday evening, with No. 3 Penn State returning to Munn Ice Arena for the second-leg of a two-game series.
The Spartans knocked off Penn State on Friday night in a thrilling overtime win. Tiernan Shoudy scored the game-winning overtime goal for Michigan State on Friday.
Action is underway from Munn so stay with Spartans Wire for live game updates throughout this top five battle.
MSU – 4, PSU – 0 with 4:23 left in 3rd Period
Stramel gets an empty net goal to ice this one. This is Stramel’s second goal of the game. Michigan State is going to pick up an impressive sweep of Penn State.
MSU – 3, PSU – 0 with 6:09 left in 3rd Period
Tempers have finally hit a boiling point. A few different fights have broken out and a number of penalties have been called on both teams. Both penalty boxes are full right now.
MSU – 3, PSU – 0 with 9:39 left in 3rd Period
Spartans continue to stave off any Penn State chances and lead 3-0 with less than 10 minutes to go in this game.
MSU – 3, PSU – 0 with 14:42 left in 3rd Period
Spartans goalie Trey Augustine makes a few big saves to keep Michigan State up three. Penn State has picked up the pace but its now a race against the clock for the Nittany Lions.
MSU – 3, PSU – 0 with 19:59 left in 3rd Period
We are underway in the third period.
MSU – 3, PSU – 0 at 2nd Intermission
Michigan State adds to its lead in the second period and heads into the third in command of this game. The Spartans dominated the pace of the game in the second and now lead in the shots category by the total of 32-24.
Michigan State has 20 more minutes to close out another monster sweep.
MSU – 3, PSU – 0 with 4:05 left in 2nd Period
Both teams had shorten power play opportunities with extended four-on-four time. Spartans still lead by three late in the second.
Michigan State is heading to the power play for two minutes.
MSU – 3, PSU – 0 with 8:04 left in 2nd Period
Michigan State goal! Colin Ralph rips one in from the point and the Spartans are now up 3-0 in the second period.
MSU – 2, PSU – 0 with 12:08 left in 2nd Period
Media timeout at Munn. Michigan State’s shot advantage is now up to 26-13.
MSU – 2, PSU – 0 with 14:44 left in 2nd Period
The Spartans have continued their pressure on the Nittany Lions, with a few more solid scoring chances. But goalie Josh Flemming is keeping Penn State in the game. The next goal will be massive for both teams.
MSU – 2, PSU – 0 with 19:59 left in 2nd Period
The second period is under way at Munn.
MSU – 2, PSU – 0 at 1st Intermission
Michigan State for the most part dominated the opening period, scoring early and late in the frame to carry a 2-0 lead into the first break.
Michigan State leads in the shots battle with a 15-11 advantage.
Martone’s goal late in the period was well-deserved after the Spartans came up short on numerous opportunities in the first period. It would have almost felt disappointing to be up only one goal with how well they played.
MSU – 2, PSU – 0 with 1:23 left in 1st Period
Spartans goal! Stramel finds Martone for a one-timer, backdoor goal late in the first period. Ryker Lee also had an assist on the goal from Martone. Michigan State now leads 2-0.
MSU – 1, PSU – 0 with 4:35 left in 1st Period
The Spartans have controlled the flow of this game, but still only a one-goal game as we approach the first intermission.
MSU – 1, PSU – 0 with 9:19 left in 1st Period
The Spartans kill off another Penn State power play. Back to full strength on both sides.
MSU – 1, PSU – 0 with 11:55 left in 1st Period
Michigan State gets a number of great chances on the power play but was unable to pop any through to double their lead. This game is also starting to get chippy already. Lots of fireworks and fun hockey early into this one.
MSU – 1, PSU – 0 with 14:45 left in 1st Period
Michigan State is able to successfully kill Penn State’s first power play attempt of the game to keep them ahead 1-0 early in the first period.
The Spartans are now heading to the power play themselves for two minutes.
MSU -1, PSU – 0 with 17:29 left in 1st Period
The Spartans strike first with a beautiful wrist shot goal from Charlie Stramel. Assists on the play from Porter Martone Porter and Matt Basgall.
Underway at Munn
The puck has been dropped and we are underway at Munn Ice Arena. Follow along for live game updates throughout this matchup between Michigan State and Penn State.
Broadcast Info
Date / Time: Saturday, Nov. 8 at 4 p.m. ET
TV: Big Ten Plus (streaming only)
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