In some ways, Michigan State would probably rather play Notre Dame this weekend at Notre Dame instead of Munn Arena. First, the Spartans had one of their best series at Notre Dame just over two months ago. They tied 1-1 and won 3-2 in overtime. The only negative was losing the shootout in the opener. Second, the Irish, for whatever reasons, have a heck of a time winning at home this year and have done remarkably well on enemy ice.