Fan favorite official Dave Shepherd was under the watchful eye of every fan in the Kohl Center.

Junior Ben Street watches freshman Patrick Johnson's first period goal find the back of the net.

And the Badgers rejoice.

Shane Connelly is a second away from making one of his 30 saves Saturday.

The junior goaltender, however, never had a chance to save the net.

Johnson's blazing speed was too quick for the Mavericks to contain.

Senior Matt Ford skates in his last home regular season game at the Kohl Center.

Mankato goalie Mike Zacharias stopped 25 shots Saturday night, but missed four Wisconsin wrist shots ...

And received a facial for his efforts.

Wisconsin's John Mitchell and the rest of the Badgers had plenty to cheer about after beating Mankato 4-2.