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Stars and Wild Provide Quite a Preview for Their Upcoming Playoff Series

Both teams said they want a true look at each other before a first-round series, with Dallas holding a two-point Central Division lead.

  • On Thursday in Arlington, the Dallas Stars defeated the Minnesota Wild 5-4 in a playoff preview. Jason Robertson scored his 42nd goal with 9:25 remaining to secure the victory.
  • With both teams already locked as first-round opponents, Thursday's matchup served as a strategic look at their upcoming series. Dallas held a two-point lead over Minnesota in the Central Division standings.
  • Minnesota forward Kirill Kaprizov matched his single-season franchise record with 19 power-play goals, reaching 45 goals overall. The Wild suffered their first regulation loss since March 2024 when leading entering the third period.
  • Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen did not return after being checked hard into the boards during the first period. Dallas goalie Jake Oettinger made 27 saves to help secure the narrow victory.
  • Both teams conclude their regular seasons before the playoff series begins April 18. The clubs hope to meet six or seven more times this month as they prepare for the postseason.
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Stars and Wild provide quite a preview for their upcoming playoff series

DALLAS (AP) — Just wait until the Dallas Stars and Minnesota Wild are playing in the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.

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Robertson's 42nd goal lifts Stars over Wild in a preview before their 1st-round playoff series

Jason Robertson scored his 42nd goal with 9:25 left and the Dallas Stars held on for a 5-4 win over the Minnesota Wild.

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