A historic No. 1 vs. No. 2 showdown saw Spartans falter in overtime. Michigan snatched victory after a thrilling, back-and-forth collegiate hockey battle.

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ANN ARBOR – The first meeting between Michigan and Michigan State’s hockey teams ranked No. 1 and No. 2 turned out to be an all-time classic. The top-ranked Wolverines scored twice in the third period to tie the game at three and won on a power-play goal from Jayden Perron in overtime.

In the highest-ranked matchup in rivalry history, top-ranked Michigan came back from a 3-1 third-period deficit to defeat second-ranked Michigan State 4-3 in overtime on Friday night. Junior Jayden Perron scored the game-winning goal in overtime as the Wolverines took advantage of a 4-on-3 power play.

The Michigan-Michigan State rivalry will move from the hardwood to the ice this week, but the stakes remain enormous. No. 1 Michigan hockey (22-4, 13-3 Big Ten) holds a one-point lead over No. 2 Michigan State (21-5,