The Wisconsin men's hockey team is set to play against Ohio State in the Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals, marking the second time in the history of the tournament that Wisconsin will host a game. This year, the tournament will move to a single-elimination format played at campus sites. Since returning from a six-game losing streak, Wisconsin has gone 6-2 with a 3-1 record over ranked opponents. The new format aims to increase the chance of multiple teams into the NCAA Tournament. However, there is no guarantee Wisconsin will avoid Ohio State, who has previously defeated the Badgers in the quarterfinals.