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Michigan State upsets No. 3 Gophers, 4-3

Michigan State won the opening game of the weekend series against the Gophers 4-3 Friday night. The University of Minnesota went down 2-0 in the first period, and despite a furious rally in the third period, failed to come back and win. Nick Bjugstad scored two goals for the Gophers.
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Michigan State won the opening game of the weekend series against the Gophers 4-3 Friday night. The University of Minnesota went down 2-0 in the first period, and despite a furious rally in the third period, failed to come back and win. Nick Bjugstad scored two goals for the Gophers.

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