Ohio State
19-10-6, 10-8-1-1B1
Wisconsin
19-13-1, 12-7-0B1G
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio State | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| Wisconsin | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
No. 15 Buckeyes Post 5-1 Road Win over No. 16 Badgers
3/11/2017 12:00:00 AM | Men's Ice Hockey
March 11, 2017
MADISON, Wis. – The No. 15-ranked Ohio State men’s hockey team opened its series at No. 16 Wisconsin with a 5-1 win Friday in the Kohl Center.
The Buckeyes (19-10-6, 10-8-1-1 B1G) and Badgers (19-13-1, 12-7-0-0 B1G) will close their season series, and their regular season slates, at 8 p.m. ET Saturday in Madison.
Ohio State 5, Wisconsin 1
The Buckeyes led 2-0 after the first period, with seniors Drew Brevig and David Gust scoring. At 7:04 of the second Dakota Joshua extended the lead to 3-0. The Badgers answered less than three minutes later with a power play goal, but Ohio State scored once more in the period for a 4-1 lead after 40 minutes. Mason Jobst scored the lone goal of the third on the power play at 7:36. Buckeye senior goalie Matt Tomkins made 14 of his 28 saves in the final stanza.
Ohio State is now 12-2-3 in road games this season.
Quoting Ohio state head coach Steve Rohlik
On the Buckeyes’ road success
“We seem to enjoy going on the road. Our guys love going out and love the competition. It’s a mindset they have right now.”
On the Buckeyes’ physical play
“At this time of year everything is going to be tight. They’re a very talented team. We really needed to take away time and space – that was kind of our key.”
On Mason Jobst’s play on the fourth goal
“That goal was a backbreaker. When you get to this time of year your big time players need to come through. He showed what he’s made of to get behind (their defenseman) and drive to the net. Fidler put it in the empty net, but that goal was all Mason.”
Quoting Buckeye senior defenseman Drew Brevig
“Everyone played a big part in tonight’s win. We feel good about a big road win, but we all know that tomorrow will be another huge game for our team.”
In the First …
Senior Drew Brevig had a hand in the Buckeyes’ two first period goals. He opened the scoring at 8:54, getting to a Badger clearing attempt and scoring on a wrist shot from the point. David Gust converted a lob pass from Brevig at 11:31, with the puck landing in the slot for Gust to convert for his 16th goal of the season. Shots were 8-7 in favor of Wisconsin in the period.
In the Second …
The Buckeyes extended their lead to 3-0 7:04 into the second. David Gust won the battle down low. At the side wall, he spun and backhadnded a pass to the slot, where Dakota Joshua fought off his defenders and scored. At 9:44 the Badgers got on the board when Matt Ustaski scored on the power play from right in front.
Buckeyes had 5 goals scorers in the 5-1 win at Wisconsin tonight. https://t.co/BUzKcRXrD2 #GoBucks
— Ohio State M Hockey (@OhioState_MHKY) March 11, 2017
Mason Jobst created the Buckeyes’ fourth goal, driving down the right side and getting around his defender to the front of the goal. His shot was saved, but the rebound went to Miguel Fidler in front with the goalie out of position and he collected the puck and scored at 14:22. Wisconsin had seven shots in the period, with the Buckeyes putting six on net.
In the Third …
The teams combined for 10 penalties and 47 penalty minutes in the third period, with the Buckeyes going 1-for-2 on the power play and holding Wisconsin scoreless on three chances. Buckeye goalie Matt Tomkins stopped all 14 shots in the period, including five with the man advantage. Ohio State put five shots on net.
The final goal of the game was scored by Mason Jobst at 7:36. Matthew Weis found Jobst in the slot and he was able to convert for his 17th goal of the season.
Blocking the Puck
The Buckeyes were outshot, 29-18, in the game. Senior goalie Matt Tomkins played all 60 minutes for the Buckeyes and had 28 saves, improving to 10-3-3 this season.
The Badgers’ Jack Berry started and was replaced in the second period by Matt Jurusik, but Jurusik was injured just 3:11 into his stint and Berry came back in. Johan Blomquist played the final 9:34. The trio combined for 13 saves.
The game was the second time this season the Buckeyes were held to fewer than 20 shots. The Buckeyes are first in the NCAA in shooting percentage (.132).
The Buckeyes blocked 17 Badger shot attempts, led by Sasha Larocque with four and Tommy Parran and Matt Joyaux with three each.
Special Teams
The Buckeyes were 1-for-5 on the power play in the win and held Wisconsin to one goal on six chances.
On the year, the Buckeyes are 45-for-143 on the power play, converting an NCAA-best 31.5 percent of their chances.
Big Ten Update
Minnesota clinched the 2017 Big Ten title with a win Friday over Michigan State and Wisconsin was solidified in the second spot when Michigan beat Penn State.
Ohio State enters the final day of the season in third place, one point ahead of Penn State. Michigan will finish fifth, with Michigan State sixth.
The 2017 Big Ten Tournament will be held Thursday through Saturday at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit. The bracket will be announced Saturday night after all regular season games are complete.
On the Scoresheet
• Sophomore Mason Jobst moved his point total on the year to 49 with a goal and an assist. He has the most points for a Buckeye since RJ Umberger had 53 in 2003 and his 32 assists are the most since Tom Fritsche had 34 in 2005. Jobst is second in the Big Ten in points overall and in Big Ten games only and ranks 10th in the NCAA in points per game (1.40).
• Brevig, playing his third game back after missing 11 with injury, had his first multiple point game of the year. It was his seventh career two-point game and first since March 6, 2016 vs. Michigan.
• Gust now has a career-high 38 points this season, with 16 goals and 22 assists. It was his 12th multiple point outing of the year and his fourth two-point night in the last five games.
• Dakota Joshua has a point in four of the last five games, with a 2-6-9 line in the stretch. On the year, he has 32 points to rank fourth on the team, with 22 assists and 11 goals.
• Matthew Weis picked up his 20th assist of the year. He is one of six Buckeyes with 20 or more helpers this season.
