Denver stuns Michigan in 2OT, plays Wisconsin for Frozen Four title
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Key Points:
- Kent Anderson scored the game-winning goal in the second overtime to lead Denver to a 4-3 victory over Michigan in the Frozen Four semifinal, with Johnny Hicks making 49 saves to help Denver advance to the national championship game against Wisconsin.
- Denver, aiming for its 11th national title, overcame Michigan's 52-26 shot advantage, with Clarke Caswell tying the game late in regulation and contributing an assist; Michigan was denied its first championship appearance since 2011.
- In the other semifinal, Wisconsin defeated North Dakota 2-1, with early goals from Simon Tassy and Ryan Botterill securing the win and sending the Badgers to their first Frozen Four title game since 2010.
- Wisconsin's defense stifled North Dakota's potent offense, limiting scoring chances and killing all five North Dakota power plays, including a critical 5-on-3 advantage in the second period.
- Both Denver and Wisconsin will compete in Saturday's national championship game, with Denver seeking its third title in five years and Wisconsin aiming to win its first championship in 20 years.
