MSU Hockey coach Adam Nightingale breaks down ‘exciting’ weekend vs. Minnesota

The Spartans took five of six possible points in a home two-game weekend series against No. 4 Minnesota

Michigan State had an “exciting” weekend of hockey.

The Spartans took five of six possible points in a home two-game weekend series against No. 4 Minnesota. The Spartans — who are ranked No. 2 in the country — picked up a 9-3 victory over the Golden Gophers on Friday and then followed it up with a shootout victory in a 3-3 tie on Saturday.

With the strong performance against Minnesota, Michigan State pushed its lead over the Golden Gophers in Big Ten play to five points. The Spartans are now 20-3-3 on the year.

So what did Michigan State head coach Adam Nightingale have to say about his squad’s performance this weekend? Watch his postgame press conference following Saturday’s shootout win below.

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Best photos from MSU Hockey’s shootout win over Minnesota

Check out some of the best photos from the Spartans’ shootout win over Minnesota on Saturday

Michigan State hockey continued its impressive season with another strong showing on Saturday night vs No. 4 Minnesota.

The Spartans knocked off No. 4 Minnesota on Saturday night with a shootout victory. It was a back-and-forth game with the difference coming in a shootout thanks to goals from Daniel Russell and Isaac Howard. The final score was 3-3.

The game will be considered a tie officially, but the shootout win for the Spartans means they’ll get the extra point in the Big Ten standings. Michigan State earned five of the six available points in this weekend’s two-game series against Minnesota. The Spartans now hold a five-point lead over the Golden Gophers in Big Ten play.

Check out some of the best photos from the Spartans’ shootout win over Minnesota on Saturday:

MSU Hockey extends Big Ten lead in shootout win over Minnesota

Michigan State hockey took a big step towards another Big Ten regular season title on Saturday night

Michigan State hockey took a big step towards another Big Ten regular season title on Saturday night.

The Spartans knocked off No. 4 Minnesota on Saturday night with a shootout victory. It was a back-and-forth game with the difference coming in a shootout thanks to goals from Daniel Russell and Isaac Howard. The final score was 3-3.

The game will be considered a tie officially, but the shootout win for the Spartans means they’ll get the extra point in the Big Ten standings. Michigan State earned five of the six available points in this weekend’s two-game series against Minnesota. The Spartans now hold a five-point lead over the Golden Gophers in Big Ten play.

Click here to read complete game coverage from Nathaniel Bott of the Lansing State Journal.

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How to watch MSU Hockey vs. Minnesota on Saturday: Time, TV channel

It’s Michigan State hockey vs. Minnesota tonight in a Big Ten matchup. Here’s how to watch, including time, and streaming info

Michigan State hockey will look to complete the sweep of top-five Minnesota on Saturday evening.

The Spartans took care of business against the Golden Gophers in Friday night’s series opener, winning by the final score of 9-3. Michigan State pulled away from the Golden Gophers in the second period to earn the impressive blowout victory.

With Friday’s win, Michigan State is now 20-3-2 overall and holds a four-point lead in the Big Ten Standings. Minnesota is now 19-6-2 on the year.

Here’s how to watch the Michigan State hockey game, including time, TV schedule and streaming information:

What channel is the Michigan State vs. Minnesota on today? Time, TV schedule

TV Channel: Big Ten Network

Start time: 6 p.m. ET

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How to watch MSU Hockey vs. Minnesota on Friday: Time, TV channel

It’s Michigan State hockey vs. Minnesota tonight in a Big Ten matchup. Here’s how to watch, including time, and streaming info

Michigan State hockey welcomes Minnesota to Munn Ice Arena for a big-time top-five weekend series starting on Friday.

The Spartans and Golden Gophers will battle it out for first place in the Big Ten this weekend, with Michigan State playing host. Michigan State took five of six points in the first series at Minnesota earlier this year.

Michigan State comes into this matchup with a 19-3-2 overall record on the year. Minnesota also has an impressive mark with a record of 19-5-2. Michigan State holds a one-point lead over Minnesota in Big Ten standings for first place.

Here’s how to watch the Michigan State hockey game, including time, TV schedule and streaming information:

What channel is the Michigan State vs. Minnesota on today? Time, TV schedule

TV Channel: Big Ten Plus (streaming only)

Start time: 7 p.m. ET

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