Penn State's hockey program cannot seem to escape overtime drama lately. The Nittany Lions lost in an overtime game at home on Friday night against Notre Dame, falling 5-4 after giving up three consecutive goals to the Fighting Irish.
Penn State held a 4-2 advantage midway through the second period following a shorthanded goal by freshman Shea Busch, the second of his first two career goals on the night. Busch's first goal gave Penn State a 3- 2 lead. 3-2 lead in the second period. But Notre Dame picked up a goal before the second intermission and then tied the game up in the third period with 8:55 to play in the third period.
Evan Werner scored the game-winning goal for Notre Dame at 3:14 in overtime when he got the puck by the blocker of Penn
State goaltender Ryder Fetterolf. Fetterolf falls to 1-3-0 this season despite making 37 saves in the game. Notre Dame won the game despite being shorthanded with three players serving suspensions from fighting incidents in a game against Wisconsin last weekend that resulted in automatic suspensions and an additional suspension from the Big Ten offices. The Irish will have a deeper roster in the second game of the weekend series when those players are eligible to return to the ice.
This was Penn State's fourth straight game decided in overtime. Will they need extra time once again in the next game? Penn State and Notre Dame will be back in action on Saturday night in the Pegula Ice Arena to wrap up this weekend series.
Here is how to watch Penn State hockey in action on Saturday evening.
What channel is Penn State vs. Notre Dame hockey on today?
- Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026
- Start time: 7:00 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: N/A
- Livestream: B1G+
Penn State's home game against Notre Dame will not be available to watch on TV. It will be available to watch via the Big Ten's official streaming platform, B1G+.
Watch Penn State vs. Notre Dame hockey on B1G+
Penn State vs. Notre Dame betting odds
Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Friday, November 6, 2026.
- Spread: Penn State -1.5
- Penn State moneyline: -185
- Notre Dame moneyline: +140
- Over/under: 6.5
Updated NCAA ice hockey national championship odds
Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Friday, November 6, 2026.
- Michigan +400
- Michigan State +725
- Denver +900
- North Dakota +1100
- Wisconsin +1100
- Quinnipiac +1200
- Western Michigan +1300
- Minnesota-Duluth +1500
- Providence +1700
- Boston University +1900
- Colorado College +2000
- Penn State +5500
- Notre Dame +17500
Big Ten Hockey Standings
Here are the Big Ten hockey standings heading into the weekend.
Upcoming Penn State hockey schedule
All times are Eastern.
- Nov. 13 at Michigan, 7:00 p.m.
- Nov. 14 at Michigan, 7:00 p.m.
- Nov. 20 at Wisconsin, 8:00 p.m.
- Nov. 21 at Wisconsin, 7:00 p.m.
- Nov. 27 vs. Princeton, 5:00 p.m.
Full Penn State hockey schedule
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