In a heart-stopping finish, the Minnesota Wild have forced a deciding Game 5 in their Western Conference quarterfinal series against the Dallas Stars. Minnesota's Matt Boldy scored the game-winner on a deflection with just 28.9 seconds left in overtime, securing a thrilling 3-2 victory for the Wild on Saturday. The win levels the series at 2-2, setting the stage for a pivotal Game 5 on Tuesday in Texas. As the series heads back to the Lone Star State, the Wild will look to capitalize on their momentum and take a crucial lead in the best-of-seven matchup.
Matt Boldy scored on a deflection with 28.9 seconds left in overtime, and the Minnesota Wild defeated the Dallas Stars 3-2 on Saturday in Game 4 to tie this Western Conference quarterfinal series with Game 5 set for Tuesday in Texas.