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

DETROIT – The Duel in the D trophy is staying with Michigan State. The second-ranked Spartans scored five unanswered goals to beat No. 13 Michigan 6-1 Saturday in the annual showdown at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.

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.

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