Dallas Stars Lead Minnesota Wild 2-1 in NHL Playoffs

The Dallas Stars hold a 2-1 advantage over the Minnesota Wild in the NHL playoffs after a thrilling 4-3 win in double overtime.

What happened in Game 3?

The Stars topped the Wild in a nail-biting finish on Wednesday night in the Twin Cities.

The team's first meeting in the series saw the Wild falter, but they can still even the series.

Why it matters for Dallas Stars

As the No. 2 seed in the Central, the Dallas Stars will host Game 5 and Game 7, with the Wild hosting Game 3 and Game 4 at home.

The Stars have a strong record, standing 2nd in the Western Conference with a 50-20 record, on a W5 streak as of their last update.

What comes next?

Game 4 will be played at Grand Casino Arena in Saint Paul, Minn, with tickets starting at $293.

Lower level seating behind both benches starts at $522 in Section 102.

The Dallas Stars lost their last game 5-2 @ Minnesota Wild on 2026-04-30.

And now they look to bounce back in the series.

But the Wild can still turn the series around with a win in Game 4.

So the pressure is on for both teams to perform.

The Stars will host Game 5 in Dallas on Tuesday, April 28, with tickets starting at $121.

Game 6 and Game 7 will be played if necessary, with the Stars hosting the final game.