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Wild's Win Streak Snapped in Thrilling OT Loss to Stars
10 Apr
Summary
- Stars clinched a playoff spot with their victory over the Wild.
- Kirill Kaprizov scored two goals for the Wild.
- The Stars now lead the Wild by four points in the Central Division.
The Dallas Stars have ended the Minnesota Wild's four-game winning streak, securing a crucial victory in a game that foreshadowed their impending Stanley Cup Playoff clash. The Stars emerged victorious in a tightly contested match, extending their lead over the Wild for second place in the Central Division to four points. Jake Oettinger was instrumental in the Stars' win, making 27 saves.
The Wild had taken a 3-1 lead thanks to two power-play goals from Kirill Kaprizov, who also tied a franchise record for defensemen points in a season. However, the Stars mounted a comeback. Colin Blackwell and Cameron Hughes scored to tie the game, and Mikko Rantanen eventually secured the win for Dallas in the third period.
