Penn State dropped the series opener to Notre Dame 4-1 on Friday night, stretching its losing streak to three games.
First Period
Notre Dame struck first 6:29 into the first period on an easy rebound goal from Danny Nelson. The Irish would extend their lead to two with less than 1 second remaining with Trevor Janicke scoring a shorthanded tally. Janicke’s goal was the sixth shorthanded goal allowed by Penn State this season.
Second Period
Dylan Lugris tried to give Penn State a spark midway through the second period, scoring off a rebound from a Dane Dowiak shot.