Michigan State hockey rebounded from its first regulation loss in almost two months to salvage a series split on the road. The No. 2 Spartans followed a 4-2 defeat at No. 11 Ohio State on Thursday with a 4-1 victory on Friday night in Columbus.

The Spartans suffered their first regulation loss since Dec. 6 at Wisconsin in a 4-2 defeat against Ohio State on Thursday night.

MSU scored three goals in the second period down OSU, secure three points in Big Ten standings, remain in first place

Michigan’s hockey team wasn’t in public view about an hour before puck drop against Penn State on Saturday night, but it could be heard. Just before beginning their off-ice warmup, several amped-up players delivered motivating words to the rest of the team that reverberated throughout Yost Ice Arena,

The Buckeyes upended Michigan State, 4-2, despite outshooting OSU 37-29, while having less penalties. The loss will allow an opening for Minnesota to chunk MSU's Big Ten lead in the standings. Ohio State improves to 16-7-2, while MSU falls to 20-4-3.

The No. 11 Ohio State Buckeyes' Men’s hockey team and the No. 2 Michigan State Spartans meet again for a two-game stint in Columbus, Ohio. Stream Game 1 on Fubo TV (try it for free) The conference rivals stand at the top of the Big Ten rankings.

No. 2 Michigan State hockey is gearing up for its road series with Ohio State. The Spartans will be looking to add to their lead as the No. 1 team in the Big Ten before their second season series with No.