Prior Lake vs. Burnsville
7 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 4

Both Burnsville and Prior Lake are playing well at the dawn of February, and both are looking to make a push toward the section tournament with a victory in this rivalry game.

Burnsville earned a giant 5-2 victory over Lakeville North last Saturday night, helping the No. 18-2A Blaze (12-6-1, 10-1-1) move into a tie with the Panthers for first place in the South Suburban Conference standings.

Senior captain Roman Achan (14-24-38) continues to be Burnsville's top offensive threat, while Daniel Sandvig (13-15-28) and Ryan Pearson (12-10-22) are both averaging greater than a point per game.

Prior Lake remains in the league title chase with a 9-3 conference mark (11-8 overall) and has won two straight and three of its last four, including a 3-2 win over Lakeville South on Jan. 26. 

The Lakers have two skaters averaging better than a point per game in sophomore Jackson Jutting (8-11-19) and senior Kevin Fellows (9-9-18).