Michigan has plenty of top-end talent, but has struggled to keep the puck out of its net so far this season.
Penn State couldn't quite muster enough offense to eek out a win at DePaul on Thursday night.
With a hot start comes passionate support of the skating Nittany Lions, and the team is taking every opportunity to channel this support with its social media accounts.
Traffic advisories are in effect Friday evening because of men's hockey, the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, and students leaving campus for Thanksgiving break.
Much like its 2015 national title run, Penn State will go as far as the defense takes it. Other teams in its bracket appear the same, including one with a former Nittany Lion as captain.
Freshman Rasir Bolton has helped soften the blow of losing Tony Carr to the NBA Draft.