Michigan Sweeps Wisconsin to Keep At-Large Bid Alive
A much needed sweep for Michigan this weekend as they took two games from a pesky Wisconsin Badgers squad. Friday night's 3-0 win was a defensive battle between both squads, with Michigan netting two power play goals and one empty netter from JT Compher. The shutout was the first for Junior goaltender Steve Racine, who turned away all 22 badger shots. Zach Hyman opened the scoring in the second period with a PPG that deflected off a Wisconsin defenseman. Zach Werenski added a late PPG that just snuck under the Joel Rumpel's pad.
Saturday night was a tighter game, a bit more offensive as Michigan's JT Compher leading the charge for Michigan, recording his first career hat trick. Justin Selman scored two more to help lead the Wolverines, as Steve Racine had 26 saves in the win.
It was exactly what the Wolverines needed, as they now fall into the #15 spot in the latest pairwise rankings. Michigan now stands alone atop the B1G standings once again, with Minnesota splitting with Michigan State. Things won't get any easier from here, though. Michigan heads to Penn State next weekend, and will finish the season with a home-and-home with MSU. Michigan will still need 4 wins secure an at large bid, and one loss could potentially knock Michigan out of first place, and out of the post season for the third consecutive year.
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