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April 11, 2026 by Mike McMahon/Staff Writer (@mikemcmahon) LAS VEGAS — Wisconsin seized early control and carried a 1–0 lead over Denver into the first intermission of the national championship game. The opening 20 minutes were played almost entirely on Wisconsin’s terms. The Badgers dictated possession, outshooting the Pioneers 10–2, and were rewarded at 13:36 when Vasily Zelenov broke through for the game’s first goal. Zelenov gained the zone with speed, selling a move toward the middle before pulling the puck back to his forehand. With a subtle change of angle, he found daylight past Johnny Hicks, giving Wisconsin a...