Wisconsin Badgers
7-2-2, 3-2-0
Ohio State
5-4-0, 1-2-0
Wisconsin falls to Ohio State, 5-1
November 14, 2025 | Men's Hockey
Simon Tassy scores lone Badger goal
MADISON, Wis. – A third-period goal from Simon Tassy wasn't enough to close the gap as the Wisconsin men's hockey team suffered a 5-1 loss on Friday night at the Kohl Center.
Ohio State (5-4-0, 1-2-0 Big Ten - 3 points) opened the scoring 13:33 into the first period on the power play. In the second period, Wisconsin (7-2-2, 3-2-0 Big Ten - 9 points) had three power-play chances and OSU had one, but neither team could convert on any scoring opportunities as the game remained 1-0, heading into the third frame. Ohio State broke the silence 3:23 into the third period to extend its lead, but senior forward Simon Tassy responded for the Badgers 11:34 into the final frame to make it a one-goal game.
The Buckeyes then scored three more times, once at 12:59, again at 13:55 and once more at 16:33 into an empty net, to earn a 5-1 victory.
How it Happened
Ohio State got on the board first, 13:33 into the first period, with a power-play goal from Ryan Gordon.
After a scoreless second period, Adam Eisele extended the Buckeyes' lead, 3:23 into the third frame.
Senior forward Tassy scored Wisconsin's only goal of the game, 11:34 into the third period.
Tassy (@SimonTassy) with his fifth of the season 🚨
— Wisconsin Hockey (@BadgerMHockey) November 15, 2025
🍎: Gavin Morrissey pic.twitter.com/niRPANHMtT
Less than 90 seconds later, at 12:59 into the third period, Max Montes made it 3-1, OSU.
Jake Karabela scored the Buckeyes' fourth goal, 13:55 into the final frame, before Davis Burnside added an empty-net goal at 16:33 to give OSU its first conference win of the season.
Wisconsin went 0-for-5 on the power play and 1-for-2 on the penalty kill. UW finished the contest with a 34-22 advantage in shots on goal.
Notes to know
- Gavin Morrissey is on an eight-game point streak
Straight from the rink
Head Coach Mike Hastings
On the power play effort tonight
"I thought our ineffectiveness on the power play hurt us. We've been able to utilize that opportunity to draw momentum to our bench and to our game. I didn't like how we reacted to giving one up. I thought we had a pretty good first 10 minutes. When you play a team like Ohio State, they're hard, they're heavy, it's going to be a hard and heavy game."
On Tassy's goal
"We had some opportunities, we did not capitalize, and they're a good team when they're in front. Then, when we got it to one, doing something in a positive way, and let's not say that it was a Mona Lisa, but it got behind him. We got some juice in the building, and I didn't think we took advantage of that."
Senior defenseman Ben Dexheimer
On what the team can improve on tomorrow
"I think we just needed energy. I think that's kind of what lacked, and our starts to the period weren't great. I just think we've got to flush it, and have a little energy tomorrow."
Freshman goaltender Daniel Hauser
On his performance in net tonight
"You could chalk it up to bad bounces, but at the end of the day, I know I've got to be better for the team. I know we can be better, I know I can be better as an individual. This game, especially at this level, it'll humble you if you're not ready to go."
Up Next: The Badgers continue their series against Ohio State and play in their final game at the Kohl Center for the fall semester on Saturday, Nov. 15. Puck drop is set for 6 p.m., and the contest streams on B1G+. Audio play-by-play can be found on 1310 WIBA as well as on the Badgers app and the Varsity Network app. You can also follow along on X/Twitter and Instagram at @BadgerMHockey.
The game is "Phil Night," where the late Phil Dzick, known for leading cheers at Badger hockey games since the 1980s, will be honored. The evening's recognition will include a ceremonial puck drop by his widow and longtime fellow Badger supporter, Mary Lou, and numbers for Phil's signature "1, 2, 3, We Want More!" chant spread around the Kohl Center for fans to take part in post-Badger goal celebrations. Buy tickets here.
