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A champion will be crowned in college hockey Saturday afternoon. The Denver Pioneers (28-11-3) will face the Wisconsin Badgers (24-12-2), after both came into Thursday's Frozen Four as underdogs, with Wisconsin a nearly 2-1 underdog and Denver +130 per DraftKings.
Despite being a college hockey powerhouse historically, Denver's path was far from easy. It two took periods of overtime to determine a winner against the Michigan Wolverines. Senior defenseman Kent Anderson was the man to finally put the Pioneers ahead with 7:25 to go, scoring just his second goal of the season and his sixth in his four-year career.
The Badgers got off to a quick start against the North Dakota Flying Hawks, with senior Simon Tassy opening the scoring with an off-the-post goal after 12:54. 27 seconds later, sophomore Ryan Botterill was able to squeak one between the North Dakota goalie's legs. The Flying Hawks were able to get within one after pulling their goalie, but the Badgers held strong and earned their first championship appearance since 2010.
The Pioneers will be vying to extend their record to 11 NCAA hockey championships, including their third win in the last six years, while Wisconsin is chasing its first hockey championship win since 2006. Denver has been to 19 Frozen Fours, compared to the Badgers' 12.
The Sporting News is tracking all live scoring updates and highlights from the 2026 NCAA hockey championship game.
STREAM: Watch Denver vs. Wisconsin live on Fubo (free trial)
Denver vs. Wisconsin score
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Denver vs. Wisconsin live updates, results, highlights from 2026 NCAA hockey championship game
Updates will appear closer to gametime.
Denver vs. Wisconsin start time
- Date: Saturday, April 11
- Time: 5:30 p.m. ET
The NCAA Championship game between Denver and Wisconsin begins at 5:30 p.m. ET from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
How to watch Denver vs. Wisconsin
Saturday's championship hockey game between Denver and Wisconsin can be watched on ESPN. Cord cutters can stream the game on ESPN+ or Fubo, which offers a free trial, in the United States. Canadian viewers can stream the game on TSN+.
Where is the 2026 Frozen Four?
- Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
- Venue: T-Mobile Arena
Denver vs. Wisconsin odds
- Denver: -175
- Wisconsin: +135
- O/U: 5.5
Denver is the favorite heading into Saturday night's game, according to DraftKings.
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