Riding the momentum of back-to-back dominant 7-goal victories, the Stars entered this divisional clash against the Minnesota Wild eager to extend their win streak and tighten the gap in the standings. With confidence high and their offense firing on all cylinders, Dallas looked to make a statement in this key matchup.
First Period
The first period started with an early spark as the Wild generated a dangerous 2-on-1 chance but were thwarted by Jake Oettinger. Moments later, a tripping penalty on Mason Marchment gave the Stars the game’s first power play. Miro Heiskanen nearly capitalized with a shot that rang off the post, but Minnesota’s strong defensive effort stifled Dallas, allowing few quality chances.