Michigan State entered the weekend as the No. 1 team in all of college hockey, facing a significant challenge against the No. 3 ranked Penn State Nittany Lions. This highly anticipated conference series marked the first of the year for MSU, and the Spartans did not disappoint.
On Friday night, Michigan State secured a thrilling 2-1 overtime victory, setting the tone for the series. They followed it up with a commanding 5-0 win on Saturday afternoon, completing a clean sweep over their fellow top-ranked opponents.
Following the dominant performance on Saturday, head coach Adam Nightingale addressed the media. He praised his team’s effort throughout the series, discussed the strong defensive play of goaltender Gavin McKenna, and shared insights on what lies ahead for the Spartans.
Watch the full post-game interview with Coach Nightingale on Spartan Mag’s YouTube channel.
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