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MSU Hockey Blows Out Notre Dame Behind Martone Hat Trick
The Spartans completed a season sweep of the Fighting Irish with an 8-2 victory.
Feb. 21, 2026 at 1:33am
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The No. 1 Michigan State Spartans hockey team dominated Notre Dame on Friday night, winning 8-2 behind a hat trick from Porter Martone. Ryker Lee and Tommi Mannisto also had multi-point games for the Spartans, who completed a season sweep of the Fighting Irish.
Why it matters
This win keeps Michigan State in contention for a third consecutive Big Ten regular season title, as they continue to take care of business against unranked opponents in the final stretch of the season.
The details
Michigan State jumped out to an early 1-0 lead on a power-play goal by Martone just 76 seconds into the game. Notre Dame tied it at 1-1 later in the period, but the Spartans took control in the second, scoring four unanswered goals, including two more power-play tallies. Martone completed his hat trick in the third period, and Ryker Lee and Griffin Jurecki also scored late to make the final score 8-2.
- The game was played on Friday, February 21, 2026.
- Michigan State and Notre Dame previously met in mid-November, with the Spartans sweeping that series as well.
The players
Porter Martone
A former sixth overall pick of the Philadelphia Flyers, Martone scored a hat trick in the game to lead Michigan State.
Ryker Lee
The Spartans forward had two goals in the victory.
Tommi Mannisto
Michigan State's forward had a goal and an assist in the game.
Daniel Russell
The Spartans forward recorded two assists.
Trey Augustine
Michigan State's goaltender made saves to preserve the win.
What’s next
Michigan State has four regular season games remaining, all against unranked opponents. The Spartans host Ohio State next weekend before finishing the season at Minnesota.
The takeaway
Michigan State's dominant performance against Notre Dame, including a hat trick from Porter Martone, keeps the Spartans on track for a third consecutive Big Ten regular season title as they head into the final stretch of the season.
