After locking up a win in the series opener at East Lansing, the No. 8 men's hockey Buckeyes looked to close with a similar result and a series sweep of Michigan State. Mission accomplished. Ohio State battled a scrappy Spartan team to a 5-3 victory and picked up three more crucial points in the battle for the Big Ten.
| Scoring by Period | 1 | 2 | 3 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. 8 Ohio State | 2 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| Michigan State | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
The Buckeyes began the game well, getting some rubber on MSU starter Ed Minney and putting up a solid defense in front of Sean Romeo.