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Needing a victory to clinch the Big Ten regular-season title, No. 5 Wisconsin edged host Michigan State 2-1 on sophomore forward Cole Caufield's second goal of the game nearly eight minutes into the third period.
The winner was Caufield's NCAA-leading 25th goal of the season. He scored his first goal with 16 seconds left in the second period on a power play.
Dylan Holloway, after getting a turnover behind the Spartans' net, set up Caufield's second goal from the near slot.
The Badgers (19-8-1, 17-6-1 Big Ten), who passed the Gophers for first place with a 4-0 win over the Spartans on Friday, will now get a bye into the semifinals of the conference tournament. It will be held March 14-16 in South Bend, Ind.