Minn. St., Mankato Edges Denver 4-3 In OT
MANKATO, Minn. (AP) -- Dustin Jackson's goal 21 seconds into overtime gave Denver a 4-3 win over Minnesota State, Mankato on Saturday.
The Pioneers (14-5-5, 10-3-2) spotted the Mavericks (10-9-5, 4-9-3) a three-goal lead then came storming back. MSUM led 3-0 after Eriah Hayes' goal at 2:41 of the second period. Chase Grant and Channing Boe also scored early goals.
Beau Bennett started the comeback at 5:30 of the second.
Nick Shore and Jason Zucker scored in the third for Denver. Zucker's goal at 13:31 sent the game into overtime.
Adam Murray had 24 saves for Denver and Phil Cook 26 for MSUM.
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