The 13th-ranked Wolverines ramped up its intensity midway through the game, outscoring Penn State 5-1 in the final 31 minutes for a 7-3 victory. They salvaged a series split after losing 5-4 on a late goal Friday and snapped a four-game winless streak.

For the first time in almost a month, No. 1 Michigan State hockey didn't win a game on Saturday, as the Spartans' second game of their road series with Penn State finished with a 2-2 tie. The Nittany Lions would win the shootout.

With Cameron Korpi strong in goal and the No. 13 Michigan penalty kill going 4-for-4, the Wolverines dominated Penn State.

Michigan and PSU playing rollercoaster affairs is nothing new. In their first series in November, the Wolverines let a three-goal lead evaporate before scoring late for a 6-5 win in the opener. They recovered from an early 3-0 deficit the following night and won 10-6.

The Michigan hockey team got a much-needed win on Saturday, blowing out Penn State to secure a series split. Here’s a rundown of all the action from the ice in the series finale:

ANN ARBOR — In danger of a second straight loss and first home defeat all season, Michigan went on a 9-0 run over the final 1:42 to beat Penn State on Monday night. Tre Donaldson’s step-back 3 with 24 seconds left was the game-winner. The point guard and his team bounced back from a rough performance in a big way.