Penn State have advanced to the next round of playoffs after a decisive 5-1 victory over Maine Black Bears in the knock-out game on Friday, March 27, 2025.

The Black Bears took the lead early in the first period, with a goal from Bodie Nobes.

The Nittany Lions tied the game 1-1 in the first period when JJ Wiebusch struck, assisted by Charlie Cerrato and Aiden Fink.

The Nittany Lions took the lead with a goal from Matt Dimarsico late in the first, assisted by JJ Wiebusch and Charlie Cerrato.

The Nittany Lions’ Dane Dowiak made it 3-1 late in the first, assisted by Danny Dzhaniyev and Simon Mack.

One goal were scored in the second period, and the Nittany Lions led 4-1 going in to the third period.

Dane Dowiak increased the lead to 5-1 with a goal late in the third period.

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