The Gophers are only making one change Saturday night against Wisconsin but it's a big one.
Nick Bjugstad, Minnesota's leading goal scorer, returns to the lineup Saturday after missing Friday's 4-1 loss to the Badgers. He was injured in the second period of last week's 3-2 win over Nebraska-Omaha and did not return to that game as a precaution. He replaces Travis Boyd, who sits in favor of senior Joey Miller.
Wisconsin made no changes from their Friday lineup.
Kent Patterson is in net again for the Gophers after being pulled for Michael Shibrowski Friday. Joel Rumpel gets the nod again for the Badgers.
Minnesota Golden Gophers Line Combinations
Forwards:
Kyle Rau (#7) - Nick Bjugstad (#27) - Zach Budish (#24)
Sam Warning (#11) - Erik Haula (#19) - Jake Hansen (#21)
Nate Condon (#16) - Taylor Matson (#9) - Seth Ambroz (#17)
Tom Serratore (#14) - Nick Larson (#18) - Joe Miller (#15)
Defense:
Seth Helgeson (#4) - Justin Holl (#12)
Ben Marshall (#10) - Mark Alt (#20)
Jake Parenteau (#6) -Nate Schmidt (#29)
Goalies (bold indicates starting):
Kent Patterson (#35)
Michael Shibrowski (#1)
Jake Kremer (#30)
University of Wisconsin Badgers Line Combinations
Forwards:
Ryan Little (#20) - Mark Zengerle (#9) - Tyler Barnes (#7)
Matt Paape (#8) - Brendan Woods (#21) - Michael Mersch (#25)
Joesph Labate (#16) - Jefferson Dahl (#14) - Sean Little (#18)
Brad Navin (#26) - Keegan Meuer - Jason Clark (#17)
Defense:
Frankie Simonelli (#27) - Justin Schultz (#6)
Jake McCabe (#19) - John Ramage (#55)
Eric Springer (#4) - Joe Faust (#24)
Goalies:
Joel Rumpel (#33)
Landon Peterson (#31)
Referees: Brian Thul, Scott Bokal
Linesmen: Tony Czech, Jeff Schultz
Tonight's game starts at 7:00 PM and is being televised on Fox Sports North Plus (find your channel here). You can follow me on Twitter for in-game hockey updates @gopherstatelive from Mariucci and follow @sbnminnesota for the best in Minnesota sports.