The No. 9 Notre Dame ice hockey team continued its late-season winning streak, defeating No. 2 Michigan 4-1 in the first matchup of the series on Friday night. Observer photographer Max Petrosky was behind the glass to capture key moments of the capturing the thrilling victory of the Irish.
Notre Dame’s Charlie Raith (29) puts pressure on Michigan’s Nolan Moyle (27) during the game between No. 9 Notre Dame and No. 2 Michigan at the Compton Family Ice Arena on Friday February 25, 2022. The Irish defeated the Wolverines 4 -1.
Notre Dame’s Spencer Stastney (24) pursues Michigan’s Nolan Moyle (27) during the game between No. 9 Notre Dame and No. 2 Michigan at the Compton Family Ice Arena on Friday February 25, 2022. The Irish defeated the Wolverines 4 -1.
The players of Notre Dame congratulate Graham Slaggert (18) after he scored a goal during the game between No. 9 Notre Dame and No. 2 Michigan on Friday February 25, 2022 at the Compton Family Ice Arena. The Irish defeated the Wolverines 4 -1.
Michigan goaltender Erik Portillo (1) makes a save during the game between No. 9 Notre Dame and No. 2 Michigan at the Compton Family Ice Arena on Friday, February 25, 2022. The Irish defeated the Wolverines 4-1 .
Notre Dame’s Jesse Lansdell (14) celebrates after scoring a goal during the game between No. 9 Notre Dame and No. 2 Michigan on Friday February 25, 2022 at the Compton Family Ice Arena. The Irish defeated the Wolverines 4–1.
Notre Dame’s Jesse Lansdell (14) celebrates with his teammates after scoring a goal during the game between No.9 Notre Dame and No.2 Michigan on Friday February 25, 2022 at the Compton Family Ice Arena. The Irish defeated the Wolverines 4-1.
Notre Dame goaltender Matthew Galajda (35) makes a save during the game between No. 9 Notre Dame and No. 2 Michigan at the Compton Family Ice Arena on Friday February 25, 2022. The Irish defeated the Wolverines by 4: 1.
Notre Dame’s Ryan Helliwell (17) passes the puck during the game between No.9 Notre Dame and No.2 Michigan at the Compton Family Ice Arena on Friday February 25, 2022. The Irish defeated the Wolverines 4-1.
Notre Dame’s Nick Leivermann (4) carries the puck during the game between No. 9 Notre Dame and No. 2 Michigan at the Compton Family Ice Arena on Friday February 25, 2022. The Irish defeated the Wolverines 4-1.
Notre Dame’s Jack Adams (22) celebrates with his teammates after scoring a goal during the game between No.9 Notre Dame and No.2 Michigan on Friday February 25, 2022 at the Compton Family Ice Arena. The Irish defeated the Wolverines 4-1.
Notre Dame’s Landon Slaggert (19) checks Michigan’s Ethan Edwards (73) during the game between No. 9 Notre Dame and No. 2 Michigan at the Compton Family Ice Arena on Friday February 25, 2022. The Irish defeated the Wolverines 4 -1
Notre Dame head hockey coach Jeff Jackson looks on during the game between No. 9 Notre Dame and No. 2 Michigan at the Compton Family Ice Arena on Friday, February 25, 2022. The Irish defeated the Wolverines 4-1.
Michigan goaltender Erik Portillo (1) blocks a shot from Notre Dame’s Max Ellis (21) during the game between No. 9 Notre Dame and No. 2 Michigan at the Compton Family Ice Arena on Friday February 25, 2022. The Irish defeated the Wolverines 4-1.
Notre Dame’s Adam Karashik (3) passes the puck around Michigan’s Nick Blankenburg (7) during the game between No. 9 Notre Dame and No. 2 Michigan at the Compton Family Ice Arena on Friday February 25, 2022. The Irish took down the Wolverines 4-1.
Notre Dame’s Nick Leivermann (4) carries the puck during the game between No. 9 Notre Dame and No. 2 Michigan at the Compton Family Ice Arena on Friday February 25, 2022. The Irish defeated the Wolverines 4-1.
Michigan’s Dylan Duke (56) falls to the ice after a collision during the game between No. 9 Notre Dame and No. 2 Michigan at the Compton Family Ice Arena on Friday February 25, 2022. The Irish defeated the Wolverines 4-1.
Notre Dame’s Ryder Rolston (12) falls as he attempts to tackle Michigan’s Luke Hughes (43) during the game between No. 9 Notre Dame and No. 2 Michigan at the Compton Family Ice Arena on Friday February 25, 2022, to steal the puck. The Irish defeated the Wolverines 4-1.
Notre Dame’s Cam Burke (10) checks on Michigan’s Luke Hughes (43) during the game between No. 9 Notre Dame and No. 2 Michigan at the Compton Family Ice Arena on Friday February 25, 2022. The Irish defeated the Wolverines 4 -1
Notre Dame’s Spencer Stastney (24) carries the puck during the game between No.9 Notre Dame and No.2 Michigan at the Compton Family Ice Arena on Friday February 25, 2022. The Irish defeated the Wolverines 4-1.
Notre Dame goaltender Matthew Galajda (35) checks Michigan’s Mark Estapa (94) during the game between No. 9 Notre Dame and No. 2 Michigan at the Compton Family Ice Arena on Friday February 25, 2022. The Irish took the Wolverines 4-1.