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Matt Boldy, Wild Make Big Statement, Rout Stars in Series Opener
Matt Boldy had two goals and an assist, and rookie Jesper Wallstedt made 27 saves as Minnesota opened the series with a 6-1 road win.
- On Saturday, the Minnesota Wild defeated the Dallas Stars 6-1 in Game 1 of their Western Conference first-round series, with rookie goaltender Jesper Wallstedt making 27 saves in his first career postseason start.
- Minnesota seeks to end a streak of eight consecutive first-round playoff exits, having not won a series since 2015, while Dallas has reached the conference final in each of the past three seasons.
- Matt Boldy recorded two goals and an assist, while Kirill Kaprizov and Joel Eriksson Ek also scored to power Minnesota's offense as Wallstedt held Dallas to a single goal.
- Stars coach Glen Gulutzan attributed the loss to poor execution, stating, "When you're not winning races, and 50-50 battles, you leave yourself vulnerable," as fans criticized the team's flat start.
- Game 2 between the Stars and Wild is on Monday in Dallas, with the Stars facing pressure to avoid falling behind two games in the series.
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The Dallas Stars collect a 1:6 clap at home against Minnesota on Sunday night.
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Total News Sources21
Leaning Left6Leaning Right2Center6Last UpdatedBias Distribution43% Left, 43% Center
Bias Distribution
- 43% of the sources lean Left, 43% of the sources are Center
43% Center
L 43%
C 43%
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