Buckeyes Win in Overtime To Split Series With Gophers in Columbus

Special teams proved pivotal in a rivalry Minnesota has largely controlled in recent years.

Overview

Ohio State edged Minnesota 6-5 on Friday at Value City Arena, scoring 1:01 into overtime to claim the extra Big Ten point.
Minnesota had taken Thursday’s opener 6-3 behind Brody Lamb’s three points and a 32-save night from Luca Di Pasquo.
Brodie Ziemer posted three points in the finale, with freshmen LJ Mooney and Javon Moore adding two assists each for the Gophers.
The Buckeyes converted twice on the power play Friday, while Minnesota’s penalty kill again faced pressure highlighted in pre-series scouting.
The split moved Minnesota to 8-10-1 overall and 4-4-0 in Big Ten play and Ohio State to 6-10-0 and 2-6-0.