Overview
- Wisconsin beat Dartmouth 5-1 on Thursday in Worcester, advancing to face No. 1 Michigan State in the NCAA regional final on Saturday.
- The result ended the Badgers' NCAA tournament winless run that stretched back to 2010.
- Wisconsin credited a 15-day layoff for a sharper start, and College Hockey News reported a 28-14 shot edge built on tight defense and an early power-play goal.
- Dartmouth's season closed after its first NCAA appearance since 1980 and its first ECAC title, a breakthrough that also set a new program high for wins.
- Dartmouth sold out its ticket allotment within a day, and that surge in support aligns with planned Thompson Arena upgrades that could bolster future recruiting and results.