Six UW seniors were honored prior to tonight s game including, Mike Cerniglia, Rick Spooner, Alex Brooks, Kevin Granato, Jeff Dessner, and Melanson. After two scoreless periods, junior Matt Doman took an assist from Matt Murray and fired it into the Michigan Tech net from close range. The goal is Doman s ninth of the season and fourth game-winning score. Wisconsin, aided by some stunning plays by Melanson and junior wing Andy Wheeler, killed off six Huskie power plays.
Badgers clinch home ice for first-round playoffs.
Graham Melanson wins 78th career game and ties UW record for career shutout with nine.