The wait is finally over for hockey fans in Minnesota as the Wild face off against the Dallas Stars in Game 1 of their highly anticipated first-round NHL playoff series. The matchup pits two of the Western Conference's top teams against each other, with the Wild seeking to overcome a disappointing regular season finish and the Stars looking to build on their impressive regular season run. Despite a slow start to the season, the Wild have been one of the hottest teams in the league over the past few weeks, winning seven of their last 10 games. Can they carry that momentum into the playoffs and take down the Stars, or will the Stars' strong regular season finish give them the edge they need to advance?
Stars and Wild finally set for Game 1 in long-expected 1st-round NHL playoff series MPR News
