The Spartans suffered their first regulation loss since Dec. 6 at Wisconsin in a 4-2 defeat against Ohio State on Thursday night.

The Buckeyes upended Michigan State, 4-2, despite outshooting OSU 37-29, while having less penalties. The loss will allow an opening for Minnesota to chunk MSU's Big Ten lead in the standings. Ohio State improves to 16-7-2, while MSU falls to 20-4-3.

No. 2 Michigan State hockey is gearing up for its road series with Ohio State. The Spartans will be looking to add to their lead as the No. 1 team in the Big Ten before their second season series with No.

Columbus, Ohio. – No. 2/2 Michigan State ran into a hot goaltender in Logan Terness and dropped a 4-2 decision on the road at Ohio State on Thursday night. Riley Thompson had a pair of goals and an assist for the Buckeyes, while both David Gucciardi and Karsen Dorwart scored for the Spartans (20-4-3, 11-3-3 B1G)

The game was tied going into the third period but Ohio State scored a pair of goals in the final frame to earn the victory. Friday's defeat to Ohio State was the first loss in regulation for the Spartans since early December.

The No. 11 Ohio State Buckeyes' Men’s hockey team and the No. 2 Michigan State Spartans meet again for a two-game stint in Columbus, Ohio. Stream Game 1 on Fubo TV (try it for free) The conference rivals stand at the top of the Big Ten rankings.

Two of the best NCAA men's ice hockey teams in the country will meet twice in two days, including the first one on Thursday evening from Value City Arena in Columbus, Ohio.