Michigan’s Brandon Naurato expressed a mix of relief and concern after his 12th-ranked Wolverines secured a crucial 6-4 Big Ten victory over Penn State. Despite preserving a third-period lead that has troubled them this season, the Wolverines faced potential late-game setbacks.
The team lost three forwards to injuries, with Mark Estapa on crutches after the first period, Dylan Duke exiting due to a head check in the third period, and Rutger McGroarty, a key player, requiring assistance off the ice and being stretchered away after a collision in the same period. The extent of McGroarty’s injury remains unknown. Emotions ran high, leading to late penalties and scrums, highlighting the challenges faced by Michigan (6-5-2, 2-3-2 Big Ten) in a game marked by both victory and injury concerns.
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