What a statement win by No. 2 Michigan State hockey on Friday against against No. 4 Minnesota. The Spartans took down the Golden Gophers 9 to 3 in an absolute blowout in Munn Arena. This was a massive win by the Spartans who were just one point ahead of Minnesota in the conference standings heading into this game.

Isaac Howard and David Gucciardi scored two goals apiece as MSU scored four goals in both the second and third periods to roll past Minnesota.

It’s a big weekend for Big Ten hockey, as Michigan State hosts the Minnesota Golden Gophers for a high-stakes two-game stint at the Munn Ice Arena.

Michigan State? The crisp 2024 banners hanging at Munn Ice Arena are the only two titles won since joining the Big Ten. It has earned more accolades as a program — in total, eight regular-season titles and 14 conference tournament titles, and national championships in 1966, 1986 and 2007.