The No. 5 University of Wisconsin men’s hockey team (17-8-1, 15-6-1 Big Ten) hosted the Ohio State University Buckeyes (6-17-1, 6-16-0) in the Badgers’ final home series of the season and senior night for seven Badgers.
Friday, the Badgers played a hard-fought, dramatic game, earning themselves an overtime victory, thanks in large part to the Badgers’ explosive power play.
Early in the first period, Dylan Holloway was slashed. Seconds later, Holloway scored on the power play, making the Buckeyes pay for slashing him. Hobey Baker Award finalists Cole Caufield and Linus Weissbach assisted on the goal.
The Buckeyes bounced back after a string of Badgers penalties gave Ohio State a chance to control the puck and take more chances.