Looking at several key takeaways from Week 4 in College Hockey, including the Denver Pioneers' sweep over the Wisconsin Badgers.
The No. 1-ranked Denver Pioneers scored six unanswered goals in Saturday's game to complete the weekend sweep over No. 20 Wisconsin.
Sophomore forward Quinn Finley opened the scoring with his second goal of the weekend and fifth of the year.
However, the Pios stormed back with three goals before the end of the first-period horn. Jack Devine, Connor Caponi, and Carter King all found the back of the net.
Denver tacked on three more in the final 40 minutes, including sophomore forward Sam Harris' marker in the third period, extending his goal streak to four games.
Senior netminder Matt Davis picked up his fifth and sixth wins of the season, turning aside a combined 56-of-59 (.949).
Terriers Collect Weekend Split With UND
After being blown out on Friday night, Boston University responded with a tightly-contested, 4-3 win against North Dakota on Saturday.
BU and UND traded goals all the way through the midpoint of the third period. Ryan Greene, Jack Harvey, and Devin Kaplan tallied markers for the Terriers. Meanwhile, Caleb Macdonald and Cameron Berg found the back of the net for North Dakota.
Tom Willander potted the eventual game-winning goal on a power play with under four minutes left.
Sophomore defenseman Jake Livanage brought UND back within a goal late, but BU held on to preserve the weekend split.
Minnesota State Extends Winning Streak
The Minnesota State Mavericks earned a weekend sweep over the visiting Omaha Mavericks this weekend. With the win, Luke Strand's squad has won three straight games and five of its first eight to begin the season.
Junior forward Adam Eisele's goal late in the first period proved to be enough on Saturday night, as Minnesota State netminder Alex Tracy stopped all 27 shots on goal to pick up his fifth career shutout for the Mavericks.
Leonard's Two Goals Power BC To Win
Sophomore forward Ryan Leonard scored twice, including the game-winning goal, and forced 11 shots on net in Boston College's win against Western Michigan on Saturday night.
The Eagles trailed by a pair of goals after the opening period of play but stormed back with four unanswered.
Freshman forward Teddy Stiga tallied his first career goal, which tied the game at two early in the third period. The tally also extended Stiga's point streak to three games.
Sophomore goaltender Jacob Fowler locked it down after giving up two goals on eight shots in the first 20 minutes. The Montreal Canadiens draft pick stopped all 14 shots the rest of the way.
Lamb's Hat Trick Helps Minnesota Earn Sweep
Minnesota's Brody Lamb picked a good time for his first career hat trick.
The junior forward scored a natural hat trick spanning the first and second periods, including the game-winning goal, in the Gophers' 6-2 win over St. Thomas. The win completed the weekend sweep.
Junior forward Connor Kurth tallied Minnesota's final goal, giving him six goals on the year and extending his goal streak to three games.