COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The Wisconsin men's hockey team (4-5-0, 4-3-0-0-1-0 Big Ten) attempted a comeback Thursday evening in the series opener against Ohio State (2-3-0, 123-0-0-1-0 Big Ten), but ultimately fell short, 4-2.Â
Ohio State came out strong and took a generous lead in the first, notching four goals for a 4-0 scoreboard at the end of the first.Â
The second period was catch up as the Badgers stormed the ice, earning back-to-back goals to get back into the game.Â
Senior
Jason Dhooghe back-handed his first goal of the season to put UW on the board, finishing a breakaway and a pass by freshman
Mathieu De St. Phalle at 6:19.
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Knocking in his own rebound a minute later, sophomore
Cole Caufield notched another for the Badgers off a play with senior
Linus Weissbach.Â
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It was a scoreless third though despite Wisconsin's attempt to even it up leaving the final at 4-2.Â
Notes to know:Â
- This was Jason Dhooghe's second career goal. He netted his first during his 2017-18 debut season in a home game against North Dakota o Nov. 4, 2017.Â
- Linus Weissbach leads the Badgers with six assists and 11 points.Â
- UW is tied in the all-time series against Ohio State at 20-20-4.Â
Next up: UW plays a rematch at OSU Friday evening at 4:30 p.m. CT. Catch the game on ESPNU or listen on the air at 1030 WTSO.Â