Michigan downs Ohio State men’s hockey, 4-2, to split series

The Wolverines take this one by a 4-2 final to split the series with the Buckeyes.

The final shot tally was 39-27 in favor of Ohio State.

That’s a DUB! pic.twitter.com/aTeh2JfHUR

— Michigan Hockey (@umichhockey) January 14, 2023

Michigan makes it 4-2 to restore their two-goal cushion.

On the power play, Rutger McGroarty dished it to Luke Hughes at the point, who shook off a defender to create space before sending it back to McGroarty at the right dot for a one-timer that beat Dobeš.

A power-play goal by McGroarty to pad the lead pic.twitter.com/F2wvGpGb8S

— Michigan Hockey (@umichhockey) January 14, 2023

The Buckeyes cut it to 3-2 off a one-timer from Mason Lohrei.

Jake Wise made a great individual move before curling around the net and sending a backhand feed to Lohrei, who blasted it home for his first of the season.

UM 3, OSU 2 | 7:12 left | P3 | Media timeout

Shots are 34-22 OSU (9-1 in the third).

Mason Lohrei with the Buckeye tally this period, assisted by Wise and Thiesing⤵️#GoBucks pic.twitter.com/PNN17nabRr

— Ohio State Men’s Hockey (@OhioStateMHKY) January 14, 2023

Ohio State made a big push for most of the middle stanza, but the Wolverines managed to add insurance for a two-goal lead heading into the third. 

Brindley made it 3-1, finishing a chance in front from Casey and Truscott.

Shots on goal are 25-21 in favor of the Buckeyes, who had a 12-5 advantage in the period, keeping UM goaltender Erik Portillo busy.

Another HUGE pad save by Ports! pic.twitter.com/CA6coNjx6t

— Michigan Hockey (@umichhockey) January 14, 2023

With less than five minutes to go in the second period, the Wolverines add insurance to make it 3-1, thanks to Gavin Brindley. 

Truscott’s shot from the point didn’t get through, but Seamus Casey picked up the rebound and sent it back out front. Brindley was right there to win the puck battle and score. 

GOAL! Gavin Brindley from Seamus Casey and Jacob Truscott and it’s 3-1 pic.twitter.com/THdPsLDvgn

— Michigan Hockey (@umichhockey) January 14, 2023

After 20 minutes, the Wolverines lead the Buckeyes, 2-1.

Ohio State opened the scoring as Cam Thieling picked up his 11th of the season, taking advantage of some U-M turnovers. Michigan evened it up when Mackie Samoskevich ripped one to the top-right corner for his first goal in nearly two months, and Jacob Truscott finished off a rush with Samoskevich late in the period for the one-goal cushion.

Shots on goal are 16-13 in favor of the Wolverines. OSU will have 1:47 of power play time to begin the second period.

Cam Thiesing got right to business with the aggressive goal 18 seconds in! 🥵 @OhioStateMHKY x @B1GHockey pic.twitter.com/RHkqhPgNqw

— Ohio State on BTN (@OhioStateOnBTN) January 14, 2023

The Wolverines take a 2-1 lead during a 4-on-4 with just over five minutes to go in the first. 

Adam Fantilli stole the puck from OSU along the boards, and Jacob Truscott took it for a 2-on-1 with Samoskevich, dishing it over and setting up for a one-timer at the far post. The initial chance didn’t connect, but Truscott stuck with the rebound, putting it in on the short side. 

GOAL! Jacob Truscott from Mackie Samoskevich and Adam Fantilli and it’s 2-1 MICHIGAN pic.twitter.com/94lMWJyWSS

— Michigan Hockey (@umichhockey) January 14, 2023

Michigan evens it up 1-1 as Mackie Samoskevich picks up his 13th of the season.

Samoskevich skated into the OSU zone, pulling it up at the left face-off circle and snapping a quick shot to the top right corner. It’s his first goal since Nov. 26.

A baker’s dozen on the season for Mackie Samoskevich! 1️⃣ 3️⃣ @umichhockey x @B1GHockey pic.twitter.com/EZbJNlKMjS

— Michigan On BTN (@MichiganOnBTN) January 14, 2023

Ohio State opens the scoring just 18 seconds into the game as Cam Thiesing nets his team-leading 11th goal of the season. 

Thiesing took advantage of some Michigan turnovers, finding space down low and putting it home. 

GOAL! Just 18 seconds into the game Cam Thiesing puts the Buckeyes on the board.

His 11th goal of the season.

OSU 1, UM 0 pic.twitter.com/Nxh6Ppsuc4

— Ohio State Men’s Hockey (@OhioStateMHKY) January 14, 2023

Game 2 between U-M and OSU is just over 10 minutes away.

Here is today’s lineup for Michigan. Ohio State’s is not available yet.

Today’s lines ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/p2ZkSdjcP2

— Michigan Hockey (@umichhockey) January 14, 2023

Game 2 between Big Ten rivals No. 6 Michigan and No. 8 Ohio State tops the men’s college hockey slate on Saturday night. Here’s how to follow the action: