Trending Now - Stars Rally to Even Series Against Wild in Game 2 Showdown
WHO:
The New York Times - Matt Duchene stated, “We’re going in with that killer instinct that we’re gonna win this game.”
The New York Times - Wild coach John Hynes commented, “You have two really good teams that are highly competitive, and I think you saw that tonight.”
The New York Times - Dallas Stars, Minnesota Wild, Matt Duchene (veteran forward), Jamie Benn (captain), Brock Faber (Wild player), John Hynes (Wild coach), Nick Foligno and Marcus Foligno (Wild players), Jake Oettinger (Stars goalie), Miro Heiskanen (Stars player), Mikko Rantanen (Stars player), Joel Eriksson Ek (Wild player), Matt Boldy (Wild player), Thomas Harley (Stars player), Bobby Brink (Wild player), Danila Yurov (Wild player), Kirill Kaprizov (Wild player), Vladimir Tarasenko (Wild player), Ryan Hartman (Wild player), Yakov Trenin (Wild player), Zach Bogosian (Wild player), Colin Blackwell (Stars player).
WHAT:
The New York Times - Wyatt Johnston scored a fluky goal for the Stars, which was credited as the first goal of the game.
The New York Times - Oettinger is now 19-8 with one shutout and a .917 save percentage in playoff games following a loss.
The New York Times - The Dallas Stars won Game 2 against the Minnesota Wild with a score of 4-2, tying the playoff series 1-1.
The New York Times - Jake Oettinger made 28 saves, including three glove saves in the first period.
The New York Times - Brock Faber scored two goals, marking the first two goals of his playoff career.
ESPN NHL - The Stars learned from their mistakes in Game 1, which they lost 6-1.
WHERE:
The New York Times - The game took place in Dallas, Texas, and the series will continue in St. Paul, Minnesota.
WHEN:
The New York Times - Game 2 was played on Monday, April 20th, 2026.
The New York Times - The Stars had a 14-0-1 run during the regular season in 2026.
WHY:
The New York Times - Matt Boldy acknowledged the need for improvement, stating, “You’ve gotta stay out of the box... It’s hard to keep momentum and stuff like that.”
The New York Times - The Stars aimed to bounce back from a poor performance in Game 1, which they attributed to a lack of effort and sloppy puck management.
HOW:
The New York Times - The Wild's Mats Zuccarello missed Game 2 due to an upper-body injury sustained from a hit in Game 1.
The New York Times - Yakov Trenin was injured after a hit from Colin Blackwell, leaving the Wild one forward short.
The New York Times - The Stars played a physical game, with early hits from Jamie Benn and others, and improved their power play efficiency.
The New York Times - Oettinger demonstrated mental resilience by bouncing back from a poor performance in the previous game.
(UPDATED April 21, 2026 23:12 UTC)
In a thrilling playoff matchup, Wyatt Johnston scored a fluky goal for the Stars, marking the first goal of the game, while Matt Duchene expressed confidence, saying, “We’re going in with that killer instinct that we’re gonna win this game.” Wild coach John Hynes noted the competitiveness of both teams, and Matt Boldy emphasized the importance of discipline, stating, “You’ve gotta stay out of the box... It’s hard to keep momentum and stuff like that.” The Wild faced challenges with Mats Zuccarello missing Game 2 due to an upper-body injury and Yakov Trenin sidelined after a hit from Colin Blackwell, leaving them short on forwards.
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(UPDATED April 21, 2026 15:23 UTC)
The Dallas Stars won Game 2 against the Minnesota Wild with a score of 4-2, tying the playoff series at one game apiece. Jake Oettinger made 28 saves, including three impressive glove saves in the first period, while Brock Faber scored the first two goals of his playoff career. The game, held in Dallas, showcased the Stars' physical play and improved power play efficiency as they aimed to bounce back from a disappointing loss in Game 1.