North Dakota vs. Wisconsin Score, Live Updates, Highlights From 2026 NCAA Frozen Four

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North Dakota and Wisconsin will meet in the first game of a Frozen Four doubleheader on Thursday night.

North Dakota shut out Merrimack and Quinnipiac in its previous NCAA Tournament matchups. The Fighting Hawks have reached the Frozen Four for the 23rd time in program history.

Wisconsin, meanwhile, beat Dartmouth and Michigan State to punch its ticket to the Frozen Four. The Badgers have won six NCAA championships, but they haven't captured the title since 2006.

Follow along right here for the latest updates and highlights from North Dakota vs. Wisconsin.

North Dakota vs. Wisconsin score

North Dakota vs. Wisconsin live updates, highlights from 2026 Frozen Four game

5:27 p.m. ET: Hauser with a massive save to spoil what could have been a massive goal by Ollie Josephson. 

5:25 p.m. ET: Quinn Finley and Christian Fitzgerald attempted to get past North Dakota’s defense. Montgomery with a close shot attempt, but Spunar with a great save. Montgomery’s been all over the ice early on. Simon Tassy attempted to score following multiple turnovers. Montgomery came flying to the other side, but to no avail. 

5:15 p.m. ET: Jan Spunar with an early save for North Dakota. Wisconsin's Blake Montgomery with a clean attempt, but Spunar with the first great save of the game. Hauser with a massive save, and another with 15:16 minutes left in the first period.

The NCHC Goalie of the Year comes up clutch early for @UNDmhockey! 🥄

📺: ESPN2#theNational // #MFrozenFourpic.twitter.com/G82meiRNWL

— The NCHC (@TheNCHC) April 9, 2026

5:10 p.m. ET: North Dakota got the puck first. Hauser blocked an early goal attempt by North Dakota. The Fighting Hawks took control early on. Keaton Verhoeff was making things tough for Wisconsin early. 

5:06 p.m. ET: The first period has started. Daniel Hauser is in goal for Wisconsin. Jan Spunar is in goal for North Dakota. 

5 p.m. ET: WE ARE LIVE! North Dakota vs. Wisconsin, two of the best teams in college hockey, face off for a shot at glory. 

4:56 p.m. ET: Here's your lineup for North Dakita and Wisconsin: 

The starting group! #UNDproud | #LGHpic.twitter.com/KuGmFNKQZr

— North Dakota Hockey (@UNDmhockey) April 9, 2026

How the Badgers are lining up for their Frozen Four game against North Dakota: pic.twitter.com/hmpfIuDz4u

— Wisconsin Hockey (@BadgerMHockey) April 9, 2026

4:30 p.m. ET: Both teams have taken the ice and are ready to get the Frozen Four started! 

Both No. 4 @BadgerMHockey and No. 2 @UNDmhockey have taken to the ice for pregame warmups.

This is Wisco’s 28th NCAA Tournament appearance, and ND’s 23rd. #MFrozenFour | #NCAAHockeypic.twitter.com/vHiAaXOTJ5

— Jennifer Streeter (@JennyStreeter3) April 9, 2026

4 p.m. ET: We are about an hour from North Dakota vs. Wisconsin and the T-Mobile Arena looks ready for some hockey! 

The stage is set for the #MFrozenFour semifinals 🧊🏒 @BadgerMHockey takes on North Dakota at 2:00 p.m. PT followed by @umichhockey and Denver 👊 pic.twitter.com/KOxd48Whmr

— Big Ten Hockey (@B1GHockey) April 9, 2026

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How to watch North Dakota vs. Wisconsin: TV channels, live streams

• TV channels: ESPN2
• Live streams:ESPN app, fubo

North Dakota vs. Wisconsin will air nationally on ESPN2. The game will also be available to stream on fubo and the ESPN app.

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North Dakota vs. Wisconsin start time

• Date: Thursday, April 9
• Time: 5 p.m. ET

North Dakota vs. Wisconsin will start at 5 p.m. ET on Thursday, April 9. The Frozen Four game will be held at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

NCAA men's hockey tournament schedule, results 2026

Thursday, March 26 — Regional Semifinals

Friday, March 27 — Regional Semifinals

Saturday, March 28 — Regional Finals

Sunday, March 29 — Regional Finals

Thursday, April 9 — Semifinals

Saturday, April 11 —Finals

NCAA men's hockey tournament champions by year

Here are the last 10 tournament champions: