Hudson Fasching scored his ninth goal of the year on the power play as Minnesota downed Michigan State 5-3. Fasching won a battle in front and jammed a puck into the net to make it a 3-3 game at 7:11 of the middle frame. The marker gives Fasching points in five of his last six games. Gophers senior forward Christian Isackson contributed two shots on goal in the victory.
Eric Cornel (-1) saw his five-game point streak snapped as Peterborough defeated Sudbury 4-3. Cornel has accumulated 47 points (13+34) in 56 games, but has scored just once in his last dozen outings.
Linus Ullmark came on relief to stop eight of 10 shots as MODO was beaten by Frolunda HC 6-1. Ullmark came on at 10:16 of the second period with MODO trailing 4-1. Ullmark has compiled a 3.16 GAA and a .904 save% through 33 appearances with the SHL's last place club. Gustav Possler (-1) recorded three shots on goal in the loss.
In Allsvenska league action, Jonas Johansson made 29 saves to backstop Almtuna IS to a 2-1 win over Timra IK. Johansson has won three straight starts to improve to 5-3 with a 2.53 and .900 save% in his time with Almtuna. Victor Olofsson recorded tow shots on goal for the losing side.
