Wild hold 3-2 series lead after crucial Game 5 victory
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DALLAS — The Minnesota Wild beat the Dallas Stars 4-2 on Tuesday night in Game 5 of their first-round Western Conference series, taking a 3-2 series lead. Matt Boldy scored the tiebreaking power-play goal late in the second period; Kirill Kaprizov had two assists and an empty-net goal, Mats Zuccarello returned and scored, and Michael McCarron added a third-period goal. Minnesota will host Game 6 on Thursday with a chance to advance to the second round for the first time since 2015; rookie goalie Jesper Wallstedt made 20 saves in Game 5. Coaches and players including John Hynes and Marcus Foligno emphasized staying calm and controlling emotions ahead of Thursday's decisive home game, while the Wild now seek to end a streak of nine consecutive playoff series losses.
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Timeline of Events
- Wild lost a double-overtime Game 3 at home earlier in the series.
- Wild won Game 4 to even the series before Game 5.
- Tuesday night: Minnesota defeated Dallas 4-2 in Game 5, taking a 3-2 series lead.
- Mats Zuccarello returned from a three-game absence and scored in Game 5; Jesper Wallstedt made 20 saves.
- Thursday: Game 6 scheduled in Minnesota; the winner advances to the second round.
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- The Wild's victory brings a surge of excitement to Minnesota sports fans. If you're a hockey enthusiast, this is a crucial time to rally behind your team. Show your support by tuning in to Game 6 on Thursday.
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The Minnesota Wild organization, its players (including Matt Boldy, Kirill Kaprizov, Mats Zuccarello), coaching staff, and local fans benefited from a Game 5 victory that gives the team a home opportunity in Game 6 to advance in the playoffs.
The Dallas Stars and their supporters faced the immediate setback of a Game 5 loss that put them behind 3-2 in the series and increased pressure for a road elimination game in Minnesota on Thursday.
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