UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - The No. 15 Penn State hockey team (13-4-3, 3-1-0 Big Ten) took down Minnesota (9-10-0, 4-2-0 Big Ten) Friday night in its first Big Ten matchup since before the winter break en route to a weekend split with the Gophers.
On Friday, The Nittany Lions successfully killed off a pivotal 5-on-3 penalty, ultimately winning 3-2 in overtime. The Nittany Lions held back a lengthy and relentless 5-on-3 man-advantage from the Golden Gophers in the second period. Junior goaltender Eamon McAdam powered through the penalty kill with numerous highlight reel saves to keep Minnesota off of the scoreboard through the second period.