The Light the Lamp crew dives deep into a jam-packed college hockey weekend as the Big Ten wraps up play before the holiday break and the national picture starts to take real shape. Minnesota’s split at Ohio State sparks a bigger conversation about missed points, road wins, and whether the Gophers can still claw their way back into tournament contention when January rolls around. Wisconsin continues to look like a full-on wagon, stacking quality wins and proving they belong in the national title conversation, while Michigan and Michigan State trade blows in one of the most electric series of the season.

The episode also tackles Notre Dame’s ongoing struggles, questionable rankings around the country, and the growing debate over how much past reputation still influences polls and MPI placement. From Quinnipiac’s uneven resume to Dartmouth holding onto the top spot, the guys break down who feels legit, who’s overrated, and who could make a surprise run after the break. Add in shoutouts from the CCHA, chaos in Hockey East, and a look ahead at pivotal January gauntlets, and this episode sets the stage for the most important stretch of the college hockey season.