Jimmy Snuggerud leads Gophers to comeback in border battle against Wisconsin

Minnesota remains unbeaten in regulation.

Apr 6, 2023; Tampa, Florida, USA; Minnesota defenseman Mike Koster (4) is congratulated by forward Minnesota forward Jimmy Snuggerud (81) after scoring a goal against Boston University in the first period in the semifinals of the 2023 Frozen Four college ice hockey tournament at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images / Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

Minnesota and Wisconsin entered this year's border battle in very different situations. The Gophers entered unbeaten in regulation through eight games and that continued on Friday with a come-from-behind 3-2 victory.

The Badgers entered Friday night 2-6 on the season but welcomed Minnesota to the Kohl Center with something to prove. Wisconsin jumped out to an early 2-0 lead. The Gophers didn't get on the board until Ryan Chesley found the back of the net midway through the second period.

He provided all the momentum the Gophers needed, as star forward Jimmy Snuggerud took the game over with two goals, as Minnesota overcame a two-goal deficit to take down Wisconsin 3-2. Snuggeerud now has four goals in his last three games.

Jimmy Snuggerud has now scored 4 goals in his last 3 games for the #Gophers.

Two goals in tonight’s 3-2 win over Wisconsin.

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— Tony Liebert (@TonyLiebert) November 9, 2024

Star freshman Goaltender Nathan Airey has now won his first six starts in a Gophers uniform and Minnesota outshot Wisconsin 31-30 on Friday night.

The Gophers' lone loss so far this season came against Omaha in overtime in the 2024 Ice Breaker tournament in Las Vegas. They will look to complete the sweep of Wisconsin on Saturday at 6 p.m. CT.