"Wild Take Commanding Lead Over Stars in Thrilling NHL Matchup In a closely contested game, Minnesota Wild forward Joel Hughes made a crucial play that shifted the momentum in his team's favor. Hughes' wrist shot from the left face-off circle found its way past Dallas goalie Jake Oettinger at 10:38 of the first period, giving the Wild a 3-2 lead over the Stars. The goal came after a scramble in front of the net, with Hughes' shot deflecting off the skate of Dallas defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin, leaving Oettinger with little chance to make the save. The Wild's lead now hangs in the balance as the teams head into the second period, with the Stars looking to mount a comeback."
Hughes gave the Wild a 3-2 lead when his wrist shot from the left face-off circle deflected off the skate of Dallas defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin in the slot and past goalie Jake Oettinger at 10:38 of ...
