Wild's 5-2 Win Sets Up Dallas Showdown Thursday
PUBLISHED Apr 8, 2026, 12:30 AM ET
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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.
By Michael Grant | JQJO News
Timeline of Events
- Earlier Tuesday: Colorado’s win locked in a Wild vs. Stars first-round matchup.
- Tuesday night: Minnesota Wild rallied twice and beat Seattle Kraken 5-2 at home.
- Same evening: Dallas Stars won in overtime against Calgary, maintaining standings edge.
- With four games remaining, Minnesota trailed Dallas by two points for second place.
- Thursday: Wild and Stars will meet in Dallas in a season-ending preview with seeding implications.
News Intelligence
- 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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The Minnesota Wild benefited by collecting a fourth straight win, improving momentum and increasing their opportunity to claim second place and home-ice advantage for the first-round series against the Dallas Stars.
The Seattle Kraken suffered a sixth consecutive defeat, losing momentum late in the regular season and seeing depleted scoring outcomes and playoff narratives shift away from them.
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