Minneapolis, MN – Penn State lost its second consecutive game 3-0 in a Big Ten Conference game Saturday afternoon inside 3M Arena, with No. 8 Minnesota scoring two goals in three minutes early in the second period. proved to be the difference again. At Mariucci.
With the loss to the Gophers, the Nittany Lions fell to 12-13-3 on the year, 4-11-3, 0-2 in conference play, and 18-7-5 overall, 11-5-4 overall. There were 2 losses. They won -0-0 against the Big Ten.
how did it happen
- After a scoreless first frame, the Gophers took advantage of a neutral zone turnover to take the lead, leading to an odd-man rush that saw Aaron Hugren score into a yawning net just 72 ticks into the second period. They led 1-0.
- Immediately after the penalty expired, Minnesota extended its lead with an odd man rush, and at 4:34 into the game, Huegren once again completed a cross-ice pass from the near dot with a one-timer to take a 2-0 lead. Second period.
- Late in the third period, Mason Nevers showed off some great individual skill to give the Gophers a 3-0 lead with 14:54 left in the frame.
goaltending
Senior Liam Soulier (Brampton, Ontario) After making 30 saves in the loss, his record dropped to 9-9-1, but his opponent, Justen Crouse, stopped all 30 shots and earned his fourth shutout of the season. After that, the team improved to 17 wins, 7 losses, and 5 draws. .
Note
- Minnesota held a close 33-30 lead in shots on goal, but it was the fifth time all season that Penn State fell 0-5-0 in such a game.
- Each team failed to take advantage of two power play opportunities.
- It was Penn State's third shutout of the season and the first time in program history that the Nittany Lions had shutouts in back-to-back games.
- This season's three shutouts are tied for the second-most in a single season, and the first since the four shutouts in the 2019-20 season.
to the next
Penn State returns to Hockey Valley to begin a two-game homestand and four-game homestand when it hosts No. 11 Michigan on THON weekend.
For more information on the 2023-24 season from Penn State Bookstore, the official Penn State Athletics bookstore, visit the men's hockey page at GoPSUsports.com or call 1-800-NITTANAY Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please call us.
