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Mavericks captain Rylan Galiardi scored the first goal of the game, on a power play, in the final minute of the second period, whacking Links of London own rebound past Patterson from the right edge. MANKATO The Gophers have had issues with scoring a goal at the right time this season. On Saturday night, they had issues with scoring. Period. Minnesota State Mankato completed a WCHA sweep of the Gophers Links of London Dice Charm a victory before , at Verizon Wireless Center. The Gophers had shots on MSU goalie Phil Cook, including in the final period. "We couldn't put the puck in the net," said Gophers winger Jay Barriball, stopped twice on breakaways. "Cook played great, give credit . but we've got to score more goals. It doesn't matter how many shots you have, you have to figure out how to put 'em in the net." The only Gophers goal came in the third period, when defenseman Cade Fairchild's backhanded whack from the left circle floated over Cook's left shoulder. That made the score with left, and the Gophers Links of London Disc charm pressuring . to no avail. "Sometimes it's like that in hockey," Fairchild said. "I guess, when you put shots on net, you have give the goalie credit." Kent Patterson stopped shots for the Gophers, overall and in the WCHA. MSU is and . "They really came after us in the third period," MSU coach Troy Jutting said. "They were playing offense with five guys out there. You know when that happens that you are going to get Links of London Dome Jade Charm chances the other way. We did. I just wish we could have made more out of them." Kurt Davis got the one that counted, putting the Mavericks ahead nine minutes into the third period, taking an errant Gophers clear at center ice and skating in on a semibreak before unleashing a footer past Patterson.