"Power Play Struggles Continue to Haunt Wild in Stanley Cup Playoffs As the Minnesota Wild and Dallas Stars clash in their ongoing playoff series, one key statistic stands out: the Wild's struggles on the power play. With 11 chances to capitalize on man advantages in their last two games, Minnesota has managed just one goal, a dismal 9.1% conversion rate. In contrast, the Stars have been more successful, converting 5 out of 13 power-play opportunities (38.5%) over the same period. As the series tightens, the Wild's inability to capitalize on power plays could prove to be a critical factor in determining their playoff fate."
There have been 32 power-play opportunities in the three games, 17 for Dallas and 15 for Minnesota. The Stars have gone 5-for-13 (38.5 percent) in the past two games, whereas the Wild are 1-for-11 ...