Johnston's Double-Overtime Goal Gives Stars 2-1 Series Lead
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ST. PAUL, Minn. — Early Thursday, Wyatt Johnston scored on a power-play deflection at 12:10 of the second overtime, giving the Dallas Stars a 4-3 victory over the Minnesota Wild in Game 3 and putting Dallas ahead 2-1 in their first-round Stanley Cup playoff series. The goal followed extended overtime play after a late third-period power-play equalizer from Matt Duchene.
Minnesota had rallied from a 2-0 deficit with goals by Marcus Johansson, Joel Eriksson Ek and Michael McCarron but failed to convert multiple third-period and overtime power plays, finishing 1-for-7; that shortcoming proved decisive. Game 4 is scheduled for Saturday afternoon, with Dallas holding the series advantage and Minnesota needing adjustments on special teams.
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Timeline
- 1. Jason Robertson scored in the first period to give Dallas an early 2-0 lead.
- 2. Marcus Johansson, Joel Eriksson Ek and Michael McCarron rallied to put Minnesota ahead 3-2.
- 3. Matt Duchene's backcheck prevented a short-handed goal and he tied the game on a power play in the third period.
- 4. Minnesota had multiple power plays in the third and overtime but failed to convert, finishing 1-for-7 overall.
- 5. At 12:10 of the second overtime, Wyatt Johnston deflected Nils Lundkvist's shot for a 4-3 Stars victory, giving Dallas a 2-1 series lead.
Why it matters
If you're a hockey fan, this game was a nail-biter. The Stars' victory shows the importance of power-play efficiency. For young players, it's a lesson in persistence and strategy. If you're a Minnesota supporter, it's time to rally behind your team.
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