For the first time since 2016, the Michigan Wolverines (28-9-1) will play in the final of the Big Ten Championship Tournament. Standing in their way is a foe they know all too well: the regular season Big Ten Champions, the Minnesota Golden Gophers (24-11).
In four meetings this season, the teams split the contests two games a piece, including 1-1 stalemate in Minneapolis where the game will be played on Saturday.
The Wolverines are fresh off a demon-exorcising victory over Notre Dame. For the first time in five meetings, Michigan was able to topple the Fighting Irish on the strength of their first line scorers and goalie Erik Portillo.