Michigan State’s Season Ends in OT; Porter Martone Watch Officially Begins
Porter Martone watch has officially begun for the Philadelphia Flyers. The Wisconsin Badgers came back from a late two-goal deficit. […] The post Michigan State’s Season Ends in OT; Porter Martone Watch Officially Begins appeared first on Philly Hockey Now.
EAST LANSING, MI - FEBRUARY 27: Michigan State Spartans forward Porter Martone (22) skates with the puck during a men's college hockey game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Michigan State Spartans on February 27, 2026 at Munn Ice Arena in East Lansing MI. (Photo by Joseph Weiser/Icon Sportswire) Porter Martone watch has officially begun for the Philadelphia Flyers. The Wisconsin Badgers came back from a late two-goal deficit.
Michigan State held a 3-1 lead with just over 10 minutes to play after Matt Basgall scored the third goal on the power play. Martone picked up the secondary assist on the goal. Then, with a tick under 5 minutes to go, the Badgers cut the Spartans’ lead to 3-2.
33 seconds later, a prayer from Madison was answered, as Wisconsin tied it at 3, forcing overtime. With all of the momentum in Wisconsin’s favor, Ben Dexheimer scored just 24 seconds into overtime, ending Michigan State’s season in the Worcester regional final. It was likely the end of Martone’s collegiate career.
His phenomenal freshman campaign ends with 25 goals and 50 assists in 35 total games. At the time of the final horn, Martone’s 25 goals are tied for 2nd among all NCAA skaters. His 25 assists are good for 23rd, and his 50 points are the 6th most among all NCAA players.