Before the Irish took on Michigan State last weekend the team was nine points out of first place in the Big Ten and only three points out of last. The Irish needed points and got them, taking five points from the Spartans with a win and a shootout win. Now the Irish find themselves in second place in the Big Ten just four points behind Ohio State. Irish senior forward Dylan Malmquist skates with the puck during Notre Dame’s 5-1 win over RPI on Nov. 30 at Compton Family Ice Arena. This weekend the Irish (14-8-3, 7-6-2 Big Ten) will travel to Columbus, Ohio, for a two-game set with the Buckeyes (15-5-4, 8-3-3 Big Ten) that could launch them into first place with two wins. These are the final games between the Irish and the Buckeyes this season, so the Irish will likely need to take advantage if they are…
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