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Stars rally late to likely secure home-ice advantage

PUBLISHED Apr 10, 2026, 12:39 AM ET

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Dallas saw Jason Robertson score the decisive goal Thursday at American Airlines Center, lifting the Stars to a 5-4 comeback win over the Minnesota Wild and ending the Wild's April unbeaten run in a high-intensity game that featured multiple lead changes and physical play. The Stars' victory moved them four points ahead in the Central Division with three regular-season games remaining and likely secured home-ice advantage for the opening games of their upcoming first-round series; Wild players and coaches acknowledged the setback and their reduced margin for error this week.

By James Porter | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Nov. 21 onward: Wild and Stars compete across season for Central Division positioning.
Thursday (regular season): Stars beat Wild 5-4 at American Airlines Center; Robertson scored the winner.
Postgame: Reports note Wild lost for first time in April; Gustavsson recorded 15 saves.
Standings update: Stars hold a four-point lead with three games remaining.
Next week: Teams scheduled to meet in a first-round playoff series, with Stars likely hosting opening games.

News Intelligence

If you're a Stars fan, this victory boosts your team's chances in the playoffs. Home-ice advantage can be a game-changer. It's a great time to show your support and rally behind the Stars. Check out the remaining games this week.

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Who Benefited

The Dallas Stars organization and their fans benefited immediately, gaining a four-point lead in the Central Division and likely securing home-ice advantage for the opening games of the upcoming first-round playoff series.

Who Impacted

The Minnesota Wild, their players and fanbase suffered a potentially decisive regular-season loss that moved them four points behind Dallas with three games remaining, reducing the likelihood of securing home-ice advantage.

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