The No. 2 Ohio State Buckeyes earned a 5-0 shutout victory over the No. 12 Colgate Raiders in the finale of the D1 in DC tournament. The win marked the Buckeyes’ fourth consecutive shutout, solidifying their position as one of the top teams in the country.
The Buckeyes dominated the game from start to finish, outshooting the Raiders 44-14. Ohio State’s offense was led by senior forward Emma Maltais, who scored two goals and added an assist. Maltais’ first goal came just 4:25 into the game, and she added her second midway through the second period.
Ohio State’s defense was equally impressive, with goaltender Andrea Braendli recording her fourth consecutive shutout. Braendli made 14 saves in the game, including several key stops in the third period to preserve the shutout.
The Buckeyes’ special teams units also played a key role in the win, with the power play unit scoring two goals and the penalty kill unit going 3-for-3. Ohio State’s power play goal in the second period was scored by sophomore forward Jennifer Gardiner, who added an assist on Maltais’ second goal.
The win marked Ohio State’s 12th consecutive victory, dating back to November. The Buckeyes have outscored their opponents 44-2 during that stretch, with Braendli recording six shutouts. Ohio State’s impressive play has them positioned as one of the top contenders for the national championship.
The D1 in DC tournament was a showcase event featuring some of the top teams in the country. The Buckeyes’ performance in the tournament, which included a 4-0 win over No. 8 Harvard on Friday, has them poised to make a deep run in the NCAA tournament. With their potent offense, stifling defense, and exceptional goaltending, Ohio State is a team to watch as the season progresses.
The Buckeyes will look to continue their winning streak next weekend when they host Bemidji State in a WCHA series. With the win over Colgate, Ohio State improved to 18-3-0 on the season, with a 12-2-0 record in WCHA play. The team’s impressive performance has them atop the WCHA standings, and they will look to stay there with a strong showing against Bemidji State.