{
  "id": 18858714,
  "title": "Penn State hockey's tough start continues with home loss to Notre Dame",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/penn-state-hockeys-tough-start-continues-with-home-loss-to-notre-dame",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-08T04:33:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/penn-state-hockeys-tough-start-043314812.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Penn State's early-season challenges persisted on Saturday as they suffered a home defeat to Notre Dame. The Nittany Lions fell 4-2, extending their home losing streak to three games after two recent losses against Minnesota. This marked Penn State's second home defeat against Notre Dame this season, following a close overtime loss on Friday.\n\nThe game opened with a goal from Jackson Smith for Penn State in the first period, giving them a 1-0 lead. However, Notre Dame responded with a four-goal surge, led by Josh Fleming who made crucial saves for the Fighting Irish. Despite scoring a goal in the third period through Dane Dowiak, Penn State's lead had been broken.\n\nPenn State managed to outshoot Notre Dame 38-29 and dominated in special teams, including a power play goal and stopping all three of Notre Dame's power plays. However, these efforts were not enough to secure a comeback win. The damage had been done, and Penn State's home struggling continued.\n\nThis marks the third consecutive Big Ten loss at home for Penn State, after ending last weekend's match with a loss against Minnesota. Their next two games in the Big Ten will see them face off against Michigan. Following that, a critical series against Wisconsin in Madison is scheduled. Given their current form, Penn State's season could potentially take a downturn before any improvement materializes.",
  "summary": "Penn State hockey has had a rough start to the season, and it continued this weekend against Notre Dame.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Penn State starts strong, holds on to beat Washington 28-25",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/penn-state-starts-strong-holds-on-to-beat-washington-28-25",
        "published": "2026-11-08T00:17:26.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}