The Big Ten can change the format of its postseason men's hockey tournament but it can't disrupt the spell that Ohio State has on the University of Wisconsin in the playoffs.
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Photos: Wisconsin hosts Ohio State in Big Ten men's hockey tourney opener
Wisconsin center Grady Deering tries to collect the puck in the offensive zone against Ohio State on Wednesday in Madison.
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Wisconsin center Gavin Morrissey chases after the puck after missing a chance in front of the Ohio State net on Wednesday in Madison.
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Wisconsin defender Joe Palodichuk sends a shot on net against Ohio State on Wednesday in Madison.
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Wisconsin defender Luke Osburn sends a shot towards the Ohio State net on Wednesday in Madison.
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Wisconsin forward Finn Brink is hit by Ohio State forward Felix Caron on Wednesday in Madison.
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Wisconsin forward Jack Horbach sends a shot on net against Ohio State on Wednesday in Madison.
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Wisconsin forward Tyson Dyck and Ohio State defender Ethan Straky fight for the puck in the corner on Wednesday in Madison.
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Ohio State celebrates after a goal against Wisconsin on Wednesday in Madison.
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Wisconsin center Grady Deering reaches for the puck after tripping against Ohio State on Wednesday in Madison.
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Wisconsin goaltender Daniel Hauser watches the puck in front of the net while playing Ohio State on Wednesday in Madison.
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Wisconsin forward Simon Tassy hits Ohio State defender Broten Sabo against the Wisconsin bench on Wednesday in Madison.
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Wisconsin defender Luke Osburn skates with the puck against Ohio State on Wednesday in Madison.
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Wisconsin defender Luke Osburn attempts a wrap-around shot against Ohio State on Wednesday in Madison.
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Wisconsin goaltender Daniel Hauser dives for but can’t reach a shot by Ohio State center Jake Karabela for a goal on Wednesday in Madison.
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Wisconsin goaltender Daniel Hauser lays on the ice after giving up a third goal to Ohio State on Wednesday in Madison.
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Wisconsin forward Christian Fitzgerald shoots against Ohio State on Wednesday in Madison.
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Wisconsin forward Adam Pietila is separated from Ohio State forward Nathan Lewis by an official on Wednesday in Madison.
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Wisconsin forward Finn Brink scores against Ohio State on Wednesday at the Kohl Center in Madison.
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