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Can Sanderson play the rest of the game? He's like a big security blanket.

A pity Scheel gave that up, because he kept them in it in the second.

I think UND has actually been better and more creative offensively than last night, but their defensive game has not been good. SC has had way too much time and it has resulted in a bunch of good chances.

I know I just look like a homer, but I thought he kinda kicked it in.

Also, after being noticeable for not being his noticeable self the last few games, Pinto was on a mission last night.

I want him on the ice when down a goal in the third. He's gifted at pushing offense. For now, I don't want him out there as much protecting a late lead.

Not to be overly dramatic, but losing Senden would be very tough. No one else on the roster plays like he does.

It would fit Mankato better, an ugly draw to extend their streak.

UND needed to play a good team. It's been too long. Now they get to play another. Win or lose, they need to get reacquainted with tight checking games. Denver could win some games if they get in. Really impressive.

DU is missing quantity. UND's missing quality. Still have to try to wear them down.

And a very Duluth way to win one. This is the team that had an NCAA regional game-winning OT goal by Mankato get blocked by the butt of a Mankato skater in the Duluth net.

A few years ago, a Mankato goalie dislodged his own net to stop play when a teammate was similarly incapacitated, taking a penalty. I wish the thought had occurred to Scheel, because it would have been the thing to do, especially with the game in hand.

So no Mismash, JBD maybe, and DU not bringing in reinforcements. Need to play with all kinds of pace to wear them down. Disappointing about Mismash. I don't love the idea of him getting into game shape in the NCAA tournament. And that's if he can be back at all. He was really rolling before the injury, hope he's able to be back and find that form.

A Denver or WMU title would probably kick Omaha out.

crazy game.

Seems like it should be waved off. edit: but it is close

I've spent the better part of the last decade and a half hating Denver, so why do I find myself now pulling for them? Is it just all the Omaha games I've seen recently?

Here we are late in the season and I think Kawaguchi might be the team's best forward again.

Yeah, Miami's hatin' life. Pressure, pressure, pressure, then one bad giveaway to the wrong guys. I'd have to see it again, but Adams' shot may have hit the post after the goalie.

Maybe Persson's numbers are so good partly because he hadn't faced the league's top offensive team.

The high water mark of the Haviland era?

Oh, ouch for cc.

This is unnerving. It could happen to anyone, then, poof, it's over.

Boatloads of individual awards this year. Congrats on the well deserved honors, but they count for exactly zero goals on the scoreboard in upcoming games.

There are a lot of moving pieces, with guys who may leave early or stay late (a new concept), but that seems possible if not ideal.