Wild's 5-2 Win Sets Up Dallas Showdown Thursday
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ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota Wild rallied twice and defeated the Seattle Kraken 5-2 Tuesday at Grand Casino Arena, recording their fourth straight win. Matt Boldy scored his 42nd goal, Marcus Foligno tied the game, and Vladimir Tarasenko netted the go-ahead goal in the second period.
The victory left Minnesota two points behind the Dallas Stars with four regular-season games remaining and followed a Colorado win that locked in a Wild–Stars first-round matchup. Jesper Wallstedt made 25 saves; replay reviews favored the Wild. The teams meet Thursday in Dallas with home-ice advantage at stake.
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Timeline
- 1. Earlier Tuesday: Colorado’s win locked in a Wild vs. Stars first-round matchup.
- 2. Tuesday night: Minnesota Wild rallied twice and beat Seattle Kraken 5-2 at home.
- 3. Same evening: Dallas Stars won in overtime against Calgary, maintaining standings edge.
- 4. With four games remaining, Minnesota trailed Dallas by two points for second place.
- 5. Thursday: Wild and Stars will meet in Dallas in a season-ending preview with seeding implications.
Why it matters
If you're a Minnesota Wild fan, this is a crucial time. The team's on a winning streak, but they're still trailing Dallas. Thursday's game could decide home-ice advantage in the playoffs. Get ready to cheer them on.
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