After a defensive battle in the latter half of the game, Michigan State was finally able to overcome Ohio State 4-3 in double overtime. Michigan State jumped to a hot start, leading in the first period,

The Buckeyes (24-13-2) rallied with two late goals in the third period, but the Spartans' Isaac Howard scored at 15:09 of the second overtime for the win.

The Buckeyes stood frozen on the Michigan State ice late into the night. They battled for more than 95 minutes in hopes of their first Big Ten title. Instead, Ohio State fell just short of a Big Ten championship as the No.