Wild cruise past Stars in Game 1 as Dallas’ opening-game struggles continue

NHL's hits leader Yakov Trenin crushed by Colin Blackwell check

Minnesota Wild forward Yakov Trenin, the NHL's leader in hits, left Monday's game after a massive check from Dallas Stars' Colin Blackwell.

Dallas Stars loss to Minnesota threatens playoff chances

The Minnesota Wild defeated the Dallas Stars 6 to 1.

Wild cruise past Stars in Game 1 as Dallas’ opening-game struggles continue

DALLAS, Tex. (WLAX/WEUX) - The Minnesota Wild opened the playoffs with a 6-1 win over the Dallas Stars in Game 1 of their Western Conference quarterfinal series Saturday at American Airlines Center. It marked Minnesota’s first Game 1 victory since April 17, 2023 — also against Dallas — while the Stars continued a troubling trend, [...]

Wild showcase newfound confidence in blowout win - Daily Faceoff

The Minnesota Wild made one of the biggest statements in the opening weekend of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, leading many to believe this team is a little different than in years past. The Wild went into Texas on Saturday and looked like the far better team against the Dallas Stars in Game 1 of the Central Division Semifinals. While the final shots were close, Minnesota got to Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger, often, potting five on the young netmin…