In dominating Michigan again – this time also on the scoreboard – MSU's hockey team sends a reminder that this season is not one to be messed with.

Six different goal scorers propelled the Spartans to their first consecutive wins in the Duel in the D since 2016.

MSU didn’t allow Michigan to hang around Saturday in the annual Duel in the D at Little Caesars Arena. Two minutes after the Wolverines tied the game in the second period, sophomore forward Gavin O’Connell fired a laser of a shot into the top corner to put the Spartans back in front.

The Spartans win the "Duel in the D" for the second straight season behind a six-goal outburst against Michigan.

The home of the Detroit Red Wings transformed into the battleground for Michigan State University hockey and University of Michigan in a rivalry showdown that has lasted for decades.

Michigan State hockey wins second straight Duel in the D

Duel in the D saw the Wolverines attempt to sweep the series and claw back the Iron D trophy from their highly-ranked rival.

Michigan State University hockey doesn’t operate with a traditional first-through-fourth offensive line system. Instead, depth and skill come from all 12 forwards in unique ways.

DETROIT -- Bringing home the “Iron D” Trophy for the second straight season, No. 2 Michigan State Spartans used a three-goal third period and 6-for-6 night on the penalty kill to take down No. 13 Michigan Wolverines, 6-1, in front of a sold-out crowd of 19,515 at Little Caesars Arena on Saturday.