Wyatt Johnston scored in double overtime to give the Dallas Stars a 4-3 win against the Minnesota Wild on April 22, 2026.
With this victory, the Stars now lead the series 2-1. Before this game, the series was tied at one game each.
Dallas opened the scoring with a power-play goal by Mikko Rantanen. The Wild responded by taking a brief lead of 3-2.
But Dallas managed to tie it up again. The game was intense, featuring five power plays for Minnesota but no scores during that time.
In contrast, Dallas capitalized on their opportunities, scoring three power-play goals throughout the match.
The decisive moment came when Johnston netted the winning goal at 12:54 of double overtime.
Players expressed their emotions after the match. Matt Duchene said, “Your heart goes in your throat.”
Michael McCarron noted, “It’s been tons of penalties on both sides,” highlighting the game’s physical nature.
The next game is scheduled for April 28, 2026, at 7 p.m. CT.
Dallas finished the regular season with a record of 50-20-12. Minnesota ended with a slightly lower record of 46-24-12.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding player injuries or potential lineup changes for Game 5.
