Notre Dame hockey is now just one win away from earning a trip to the Frozen Four after a thrilling 2-1 overtime victory over North Dakota on Thursday night.
The Fighting Hawks struck first with roughly 1:30 remaining in the first period as freshman Brent Johnson netted just his second goal of the season give the game its first tally. It would be the final goal scored by North Dakota during the 2021-22 season, however.
Landon Slaggert then took advantage of a North Dakota turnover early in the second as he used his backhand on a breakaway to knot the game at one, with an assist from his brother and captain, Graham. More on him shortly.
The third period saw both Notre Dame and North Dakota get special teams chances with none greater than the Fighting Hawks getting a penalty shot attempt by Riese Gaber but he missed the net. Matthew Galajda was great in net on the night, stopping 23 of 24 shots he faced.
In the extra frame Notre Dame had a few shots early before Graham Slaggert scored on a power play snipe just 98 seconds into the extra frame to send the Fighting Irish to the East Regional Final where they’ll meet top-seeded Minnesota State.
This is Notre Dame’s seventh trip to a Regional Final all-time as they’re seeking their fifth appearance in the Frozen Four.