The Gophers are returning to a familiar lineup in the first game of their two game series against the Michigan Tech Huskies. Sam Warning returns to the lineup after being scratched Saturday against Minnesota State. The freshman has six points in 16 games but an erratic game Friday gave Christian Isackson a chance Saturday.

As always, Kent Patterson is between the pipes for Minnesotan while Josh Robinson gets the start for the Huskies.

Minnesota Golden Gophers Line Combinations

Forwards:
Nate Condon - Taylor Matson - Seth Ambroz
Kyle Rau - Nick Bjugstad - Zach Budish
Sam Warning - Erik Haula - Jake Hansen
Tom Serratore - Travis Boyd - Nick Larson

Defense:
Seth Helgeson - Justin Holl
Ben Marshall - Mark Alt
Jake Parenteau - Nate Schmidt

Goalies (bold indicates starting):
Kent Patterson
Michael Shibrowski
Jake Kremer

Michigan Tech Huskies Line Combinations

Forwards:
Ryan Furne - Brett Olson - Jordan Baker
David Johnstone - Jacob Johnstone - Alex MacLeod
Blake Pietila - Tanner Kero - Milos Gordic
Bryce Reddic - Patrick McCadden - Dennis Rix

Defense:
Steven Seigo - Riley Sweeney
Bradley Stebner - Jimmy Davis
Daniel Sova - Carl Nielsen

Goalies:
Josh Robinson
Kevin Genoe

Tonight's game starts at 7:00 PM and airs on Fox Sports North. As always, you can follow me on Twitter for in-game hockey updates live from Mariucci @gopherstate and follow @sbnminnesota for the best in Minnesota sports.