In a game that very well could have been the most important game ever played inside Pegula Ice Arena, No. 15 Penn State Nittany Lions closed out their regular season in dramatic fashion, suffering a loss at the hands of Minnesota, 5-3.
Despite a season-defining effort and standout moments, the Penn State Nittany Lions fell short against the Minnesota Golden Gophers in their final game of the regular season. In a match crucial for NCAA tournament hopes, the Nittany Lions struggled to capitalize fully in the third period, ultimately leaving room for the Gophers to seize control.
Approaching the 34th and final game of the season, Penn State entered with a record of 18-11-4, having rallied in recent weeks with a 10-1-3 run.