The Gophers continue to roll through the Big Ten portion of their schedule, using Matthew Knies’s game-winner in overtime to defeat Michigan 4-3 on Friday night.
Knies’s goal came during a 3-3 battle with the Wolverines when Logan Cooley fired a shot at Michigan goalie Erik Portillo. Although Portillo made the initial save, the puck kicked out to Knies in the crease, allowing him to score the game-winner and send the crowd at 3M Arena at Mariucci home.
KNIES IN HIS VEINS 🥶 pic.twitter.com/nuM3Bc1cKb
— Minnesota Men’s Hockey (@GopherHockey) January 21, 2023
The win continues a strong season for the Gophers, who sit in first place in the Big Ten standings with a conference record of 12-2-1 and an overall record of 18-6-1.
With loads of NHL-caliber talent including Knies, Logan Cooley, Jimmy Snuggerud and Wild prospect Brock Boeser, the Gophers are building momentum toward a deep run in this year’s NCAA tournament.
