DETROIT - The challenge facing Michigan State on Friday night at Joe Louis Arena was monumental.

How do you stop the highest-scoring and hottest team in college hockey - Michigan, an offensive juggernaut averaging 6.8 goals in its last five games?

You need to be at your best defensively - as in defensemen playing at a high level in their defensive zone and forwards not turning the puck over and allowing odd-man rushes - and get outstanding goaltending, clutch penalty killing and block a lot of shots. - Read more at MSUSpartans.com