"Minnesota Wild Takes Narrow Lead in Thrilling Matchup Against Dallas Stars The Minnesota Wild is clinging to a slim 3-2 advantage over the Dallas Stars in a tightly contested game that has seen both teams battling for every inch of ice. A crucial turning point in the game came when Wild forward Mason Hughes fired a wrist shot from the left face-off circle, which took an unexpected bounce off the skate of Dallas defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin and slipped past goalie Jake Oettinger. The goal, which gave the Wild a 3-2 lead, has sent the momentum in their favor, but the Stars are known for their ability to mount a comeback. Can the Wild hold on to their lead, or will the Stars find a way to tie the game and send it into overtime?"


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 ...