Badgers shut out at Minnesota

Wisconsin plays in final regular season series

Men's Hockey February 25, 2022 Clara Boudette

Badgers shut out at Minnesota

Wisconsin plays in final regular season series

Box Score MINNEAPOLIS — The Badgers fell to No. 4 Minnesota in the opening matchup of their final regular season series at 3M at Mariucci on Friday.

The Gophers (22-11-0, 17-6-0 1-2-0 Big Ten) got on the board midway through the first period. Jonny Sorenson netted a shot from the slot on a play from Grant Cruikshank and Mike Koster as they entered the zone.

Junior Jared Moe, making a return to his former school, came up with a string of saves to keep it a one goal game for the majority of the second period.

Jaxon Nelson doubled Minnesota's lead six seconds into a power-play opportunity in the final minute of the first period, a back breaker for the Badgers. Jackson LaCombe and Aaron Huglen worked the puck along the blue line and Nelson deflected LaCombe's shot into the net.

The third period brought a bout of scoring from Minnesota, who entered the period with a 2-0 lead.

Ben Meyers netted three goals in the third period for a hat trick and 5-0 shutout win for the Gophers.

Next Up:
The Badgers face the Gophers in their final game of the regular season on Saturday, Feb. 26. Puck drop is set for 8 p.m. on Big Ten Network. Follow along on Twitter and Instagram at @BadgerMHockey

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Players Mentioned

#35 Jared Moe: G; 6' 4"; Junior; L

Players Mentioned

#35 Jared Moe
: 6' 4"; Junior; L
: G

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Players Mentioned

#35 Jared Moe

Players Mentioned

#35 Jared Moe

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