Oettinger, Stars Falter, Face Familiar 1-0 Deficit

Oettinger, Stars falter, face familiar 1-0 deficit

Continuing an undesirable pattern for fans at American Airlines Center, Dallas lost Game 1 for the ninth time in the past 11 playoff series on Saturday, as Jake Oettinger and the Stars lost to the Minnesota Wild 6-1 in a contest they quickly trailed 4-0.

Wild vs. Stars Game 1: Key takeaways from a statement rout for Minnesota

DALLAS -- The Minnesota Wild have a long way to go to exorcise their first-round demons, and especially those in Dallas, where they historically struggle mightily. But if the Wild are going to advance to the second round for the…

Takeaways: Wild dominate Stars in lopsided series opener

In the series opener between two Central Division juggernauts, only one side showed up. Emily Sadler provides the takeaways from the Wild's dominant win over the Stars in Game 1.

Dallas drops first game to Minnesota

The Stars began their playoff journey Saturday afternoon against the Wild, and like they have in nine of their last 11 first round game ones, they lost. Tonight proved to be no exception. The Wild opened up a four-goal lead in the first two periods allowing Minnesota to pull off a decisive 6-1 win against the Stars at home, who struggled with defense and five-on-five play. The Stars and the… Source