Denis Smirnov had two goals and two assists as Penn State completed a road sweep of Wisconsin. Smirnov’s first goal at 10:53 in the second period, his 13th of the season, held up to be the winner. Smirnov’s second goal at 2:53 in the third was the first of two unassisted goals the Nittany Lions scored in the final period. Payton Jones made 27 saves, and Penn State outshot Wisconsin 44-29. The six-point weekend gives the Nittany Lions 22 points and shortens the gap between Penn State and Wisconsin. The Badgers are in second place with 24 points while Minnesota tops the Big Ten with 27.
Big Ten Recap: No. 10 Penn State 5, No. 17 Wisconsin 2
