At State College, Pennsylvania, Penn State (16-13-5, 9-10-5, Big Ten ) jumped out to a 3-0 lead early in the second period and picked up the win over No. 8 Minnesota 19-15-2, 10-12-2). Alex Limoges had two goals while Denis Smirnov, Brando Brio and James Robinson each added goals for the Nittany Lions. Mike Szmatula and Brent Gates, Jr. each had goals from the Gophers. Penn State goalie Peyton Jones had 38 saves, while Minnesota goalie Mat Robson had 35 saves.