MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Gophers men’s hockey team put on an offensive clinic and controlled play for most of the game in their 7-1 win over the Wisconsin Badgers in the border battle on Friday at 3M Arena at Mariucci after three straight weeks on the road.
The Gophers dropped to No. 2 in the USA Today/USA Hockey Magazine poll, but moved up one spot to No. 3 in the USCHO poll entering the series. They now lead the Big Ten with 27 points and a 9-2 record in conference play thanks to a four-goal first period performance.