Montgomery Shines in University of Wisconsin 4-0 Shutout
IslandStats.com
The undefeated start continues for the No. 14 University of Wisconsin (UW) men's hockey team after they delivered a clinical 4-0 shutout victory over their rivals, the No. 19/18 Minnesota Golden Gophers, at the Kohl Center.
The victory, powered by offensive doubles from Quinn Finley and Blake Montgomery and an impenetrable performance from goaltender Daniel Hauser, keeps the Badgers perfect through eight games and moves them to 2-0-0 in Big Ten conference play.
The third period saw a quick, devastating surge from the Badgers that decisively broke the game open. Forward Blake Montgomery scored two goals just 21 seconds apart in the opening minutes of the final frame.
Montgomery's first strike came at the 1:39 mark on the power play. Just moments later, at the 2:00 minute mark of the period, he found the net again, extending UW's lead to a commanding 4-0.
Finley’s two goals in the opening periods had set the platform for Wisconsin's dominance. Equally critical was the performance of goalkeeper Daniel Hauser, who was in inspired form, stopping all 22 shots he faced to earn the shutout.
The comprehensive nature of the victory against a ranked opponent solidifies the Badgers' position as one of the country's elite teams and signals their serious intent in the Big Ten title race.
