The top-ranked Gophers men’s hockey team continues to struggle in the shootout. Minnesota and No. 3 Michigan State were tied 3-3 through regulation and overtime, but Michigan State earned one more point in the Big Ten standings with a shootout victory Friday night at 3M Arena in Mariucci.

The Gophers have missed their last 23 shootout attempts, a streak that dates back nearly five years.

Freshman forward Brodie Ziemer had a great night for the Gophers scoring two goals. Brody Lamb scored Minnesota’s other goal.

The Gophers and Spartans face off again Saturday night at 5:00 p.m. in Minneapolis.