Game 2 recap: Minnesota State Mankato 5, Gophers 1
A pair of centers and a sturdy goaltender made up the three stars.
Star Tribune's three stars
1. David Silye, Minnesota State Mankato: The sophomore center had a goal and an assist on three shots and was a plus-3.
2. Dryden McKay, Minnesota State Mankato: The senior goaltender who's one of three Hobey Baker Hat Trick finalists made 16 saves.
3. Matthew Knies, Gophers: The freshman forward scored his fifth goal in four games and his 15th of the season.
By the numbers
0 Times in the Division I final for Minnesota State Mankato, until Saturday.
18 Consecutive games won by the Mavericks.
3 Goals by Minnesota State's Benton Maass this season. A senior defenseman, he scored for the first time since Nov. 13.
STAR TRIBUNE STAFF
Beckett Hendrickson, whose father, Darby, played for the Gophers and Wild, is growing into his role this season.