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Penn State Hockey was able to outlast UConn Hockey in the second round of the NCAA Men’s Hockey Tournament, defeating the Huskies 3-2 in an overtime shootout.
After UConn took an early lead in the fist period with a goal from Joey Muldowney, Penn State Hockey was able to answer with a goal of its own from Dane Dowiak.
The two teams would then trade shots in the second period, then entered a stalemate for the entire third period, and just about all of overtime.
Both teams’ goalies, Callum Tung and Arsenii Sergeev, had stellar nights, seeing a combined 85 shot attempts come their way.
In the end, the Nittany Lions regained their rhythm first, with Matt DiMarsico taking the charge for a goal in the last few minutes of overtime, securing the program’s first ever Frozen Four berth.
Be sure to check out the full recap and highlights from Penn State vs. UConn Hockey at the NCAA Tournament.
That’s it everyone, the Nittany Lions have claimed their first Frozen Four berth in program history.
DIMARSICO CALLED GAME!!!!!!#WeAre #HockeyValley pic.twitter.com/SkiVVbjF9U
No score in OT yet, but both teams have just reached 40 shot attempts on the day.
Officials will review for a penalty on Wiebusch.
Officials find nothing, play goes on.
No score has been made since eight minutes left in the second period.
Scores come close, but both goalies are laser-focused.
Will we get a conclusion here?
Let’s find out.
Where the other two periods saw trading scores, this period saw trading defensive plays.
UConn seemed to take control near the end, but neither team could find enough momentum to score.
We’re headed to OT.
Both sides have settled in here, but still no score in the third period.
Great defense on both sides, including a snow angel save from Arsenii Sergeev just a minute ago.
Only a few more minutes to go.
Spetz delivered a massive hit to Keaton Peters, helping move the Penn State motion away from the goal.
It’s still anyone’s game here in Allentown, with both teams trading one a piece in both periods so far.
Penn State’s speed has been unmatched, but they’ll need to find a way to break UConn’s defense.
UConn Hockey continues to surprise the Nittany Lions, but will need to increase its shot attempts to make a real difference.
One more a piece this period, keeping the game tied going into the third.
Penn State is once again relentless with their shots, putting up 12 more attempts in the second.
Major credit to Callum Tung in this period for defending an onslaught of shot attempts that could have easily let Penn State run away with the game.
Nothing there for UConn, as Penn State Hockey defends the Power Play.
Matt DiMarsico gets two minutes for cross checking.
About 30 seconds later, and Penn State has a score to shut UConn down again.
An electric response from JJ Wiebusch.
Just like that we are tied back up!!#WeAre #HockeyValley pic.twitter.com/ILgHFNGrxt
UConn’s Tabor Heaslip makes an unassisted goal to put UConn back on top after almost 20 minutes of scoreless action.
TABOR HEASLIP!!!!
No idea how but it did!!
Watch: ESPN2 pic.twitter.com/WRxsevjBzM
Penn State Hockey has been active once again at the UConn goal, but it can’t get past Tung’s stellar defense.
UConn finally escapes a possession of what seemed like a dozen shots in a row.
Tung is up to 22 saves in the game.
Penn State and UConn Hockey are bringing the fire this period, taking tons of early shot attempts.
Despite some good looks, goalies and defense on both ends are on their A-game.
It’s been an intense game here in Allentown so far, as both teams have been active on both sides of the puck.
Penn State Hockey has been hot, putting up almost triple the shot attempts that UConn has, but UConn’s precision is what lead to the first score of the game.
More action coming up in the second.
The Nittany Lions are shooting relentlessly, but UConn is keeping up on defense.
One a piece in the first.
All square after one from Allentown.#WeAre #HockeyValley pic.twitter.com/QFkUPMxKJY
A penalty on UConn’s Tattle and Penn State’s Dowd Jr. will lead to some 4 on 4 action.
Dowiak smacks the puck in with precision to tie up the game, assisted by Tyler Paquette and Keaton Peters.
STAY HOTT DANE!!#WeAre #HockeyValley pic.twitter.com/xrP959z5tD
A short pause here in Allentown to check the clock after Fink comes out.
A minute later and Fink looks ok and is back on the bench.
Ethan Gardula goes to the box for two minutes after a hard check.
Muldowney slings one in after great passing work assisted by Jake Richard and Hudson Schandor.
UConn kept solid control of the puck throughout for a strong start.
THEY LET JOEY MULDOWNEY GET HOT!!!
Watch: ESPN2 pic.twitter.com/TRbrvqfd5N
Both teams will look for their first Frozen Four appearance.
Game 39: Starting Lineup 😤 #WeAre #HockeyValley pic.twitter.com/NXECak09YH
It’s bout that time❄️🏒🚌 pic.twitter.com/7ggXgWTkFB
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The Penn State hockey vs. UConn game will be broadcast on ESPN2 and ESPN+ at 4:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, March 30.
Here’s the NCAA Hockey Tournament regional schedule and results.
Thursday, March 27
Friday, March 28
Saturday, March 29
Sunday, March 30
Thursday, April 10
Saturday, April 12
Follow along for live scores and updates from Penn State vs. UConn in the Allentown Regional Final.
Penn State hockey plays UConn in the NCAA Hockey Tournament today, March 30. Follow along for live updates from the game.
UConn hockey plays Penn State in the NCAA Hockey Tournament today, March 30. Follow along for live updates from the game.
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