» Michigan cut the deficit from 3-0 to 3-2 late in the third period, before the Gophers iced it with an empty-netter.
» Steven Merl scored his first goal in the Maize and Blue and Evan Allen recorded his first goal of the season.
» The Wolverines went 3-for-4 on the penalty kill.
Site: Minneapolis, Minn. (Mariucci Arena)
Score: #9 Minnesota 4, Michigan 2
Records: U-M (8-11-1, 1-5-0-0 Big Ten), MINN (13-5-2, 5-1-0-0 Big Ten)
Next U-M Event: Friday, Jan. 20 -- vs.