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Javon Moore scored Minnesota’s only goal and Luca Di Pasquo stopped 28 shots as No. 18 Minnesota settled for a 1-1 tie against Penn State on Friday night in the Big Ten opener for both teams.
Moore gave the Gophers (2-3-2, 0-0-1 Big Ten) a 1-0 lead at 7:33 of the first period, lifting a shot over the goalie after a scramble in front.
Minnesota carried the advantage into the third before Penn State (2-4-1, 0-0-1) tied the game with 10:57 remaining in regulation. The Gophers had several chances late and dominated overtime, recording all five shots on goal in the 3-on-3 session, but could not find the winner.
Di Pasquo was sharp throughout as Minnesota extended its unbeaten streak to four games.
The Nittany Lions claimed the extra conference point by winning the shootout. LJ Mooney scored Minnesota’s lone shootout goal, while a replay review overturned what was initially ruled a save by Di Pasquo on ...
