2026-04-20
Matt Boldy Is Solidifying His Reputation As A Game-Breaker In the Playoffs -
The Minnesota Wild’s 2025-26 campaign has been memorable. Whether it’s the blockbuster trade for Quinn Hughes or being a significant contributor to a United States Gold Medal win, the Wild are as relevant as they’ve ever been. However, Matt Boldy’s emergence as a true star player has been one of the...
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Wild vs. Stars Game 2 prediction: NHL odds, picks, and best bets for Stanley Cup Playoffs -
Everything went fight for the Minnesota Wild in Game 1 against the Dallas Stars.
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T.J. Oshie just dropped a bold take that Wild fans have been hoping for -
Matt Boldy and the Minnesota Wild have their best shot to win a Stanley Cup this year than they've ever had.
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Gophers add Hobey Baker winner, three-time NCAA champion and hockey pioneer to women's coaching staff -
Marty Sertich, Amanda Leveille and Winny Brodt Brown are the new assistants for coach Greg May.
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Wild Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Can’t Relax, Start Wallstedt and Lineup Steps Up -
The Minnesota Wild had a very busy past week with the end of their regular season and the start of their postseason. They finished the regular season with a difficult…
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3 Things to Watch: Wild at Stars, Game 2
Capitals will be patient while Ovechkin mulls future -
Minnesota can take 2-0 series lead for 1st time in its history; Oettinger bounce back crucial to Dallas drawing evenNHL's all-time goals leader has ‘earned the right to do the process how he wants to'
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Dallas Starsia nöyryytettiin – Suomalaistähdet kommentoivat kammotilastoa -
Dallasin pudotuspeliurakka alkoi tylysti. Minnesota Wild kuritti Dallas Starsia pudotuspeliavauksessa ja voitti sarjan avausottelun peräti 6–1-lukemin. Sekä Dallas että Minnesota lukeutuvat potentiaalisimpiin mestarikandidaatteihin. Tuskin kovin moni osasi odottaa, että kiivas ottelusarja käynnistyisi nähdyllä kylvetyksellä.
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It’s Okay To Have Hope -
After the Minnesota Wild's statement win over the Dallas Stars on Saturday, fans still found something to complain about. As a lifelong Minnesota fan, I understand being leery. I understand being cautious. Tonight’s Game 2 will give us a little more information about how we should be feeling and whe...
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Sabres Massive Comeback, Wild Roll Stars & Other Game 1 Reactions | DFO Rundown -
Round 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs is underway, and Game 1 delivered immediate chaos and statement performances across the board. The Buffalo Sabres authored one of the biggest stories of the opening night with a massive comeback that shifted momentum and set the tone for their series. Meanwhile, the Minnesota Wild made a clear statement, rolling over the Dallas Stars with a dominant Game 1 performance. We also break down Canadiens vs Lightning and Avalanche vs Kings, including key controversial moments that could define both series early. Plus we check in on Flyers vs Penguins, Buy or Sell, and the chaos surrounding the Vancouver Canucks. Before we wrap we discuss the Oilers vs the Ducks as Draisaitl is set to return to the ice Monday night for Game 1. #NHLPlayoffs #Playoffs #Hockey #IceHockey #StanleyCup #Sabres #Buffalo #Boston #Bruins #Carolina #Oilers #Edmonton #Ducks #mammoths 01:00 - Buffalo Sabres Comeback 12:20 - Canadiens 1 | Lightning 0 23:10 - Avalanche 1 | Kings 0
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Jälleen huonoja uutisia Suomen loukkaantuneesta NHL-tähdestä -
Suomalaishyökkääjä ei ole vieläkään pelikunnossa. Dallas Starsin suomalaishyökkääjä Roope Hintz on todennäköisesti sivussa vielä vielä ainakin kahden ottelun verran, NHL.com uutisoi. Päävalmentaja Glen Gulutzan sanoi medialle maanantaina, että olisi hyvin epätodennäköistä, että Hintz pelaisi vielä torstaina joukkueen kolmannessa neljännesvälieräottelussa Minnesota Wildia vastaan.
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Video: Girls badminton reigns supreme in St. Paul. Here’s why. -
St. Paul, home to Minnesota’s high school hockey state tournament, owns 21 state badminton titles across its seven public schools.
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Stars’ Roope Hintz ‘highly unlikely’ to play Game 3 against Wild, says coach -
Roope Hintz, who has already been ruled out of Game 2 against the Minnesota Wild on Monday, is “highly unlikely” to play Game 3, head coach Glen Gulutzan told reporters.
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Roope Hintz: surkea uutinen -
Dallas Stars ei ole saamassa suomalaissentteri Roope Hintziä takaisin kokoonpanoon vielä lähiaikoina. Asian vahvisti maanantaina joukkueen päävalmentaja Glen Gulutzan. Gulutzanin mukaan on Hintziä ei nähdä kaukalossa ainakaan Minnesot
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Slafkovsky Plays Hero, Sabres Crazy Comeback, and Canucks ft. Shayna Goldman & Jeff Paterson | Sheet -
Dive into a jam-packed episode of The Sheet with Jeff Marek as Jeff is joined by Shayna Goldman to break down an electrifying opening weekend of the NHL Playoffs. From the Carolina Hurricanes shutting out the Ottawa Senators to the Minnesota Wild’s dominant performance over the Dallas Stars, no series is left untouched. The duo unpacks the Philadelphia Flyers’ statement road win in Pittsburgh, the Montreal Canadiens’ thrilling Game 1 overtime victory against the Tampa Bay Lightning powered by Juraj Slafkovsky’s hat trick and OT heroics, and the Colorado Avalanche handling business versus the LA Kings. Plus, they discuss Vegas’ dramatic comeback against the Utah Mammoth and the Buffalo Sabres’ stunning late-game rally over the Boston Bruins—marking their first playoff win in 14 years. Later, Jeff previews the Edmonton Oilers vs. Anaheim Ducks series opener before welcoming Jeff Paterson to dive into a turbulent moment for the Vancouver Canucks, including the firing of Patrik Allvin, Jim
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Minnesota Wild look for a playoff first after putting Dallas Stars in familiar postseason spot -
Minnesota’s 6-1 thumping of its Central Division rival in Game 1 sets up the possibility to go up 2-0 in a playoff series for the first time in 15 postseason appearances over its 25-season history.
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Buffalo’s Electric Comeback & Slafkovsky Steals Game 1 | Daily Faceoff Live -
The playoffs are already delivering chaos. The Buffalo Sabres storm back in Game 1 with three goals in just over four minutes, erasing a 2–0 deficit in an absolutely electric finish—because of course, it’s playoff Tage. We break down a wild opening night that saw the Minnesota Wild, Philadelphia Flyers, and Montreal Canadiens all steal road wins to kick off their series. And yes… we need to talk about Juraj Slafkovsky. How good is this guy right now? Despite managing just nine shots through two periods, the Canadiens found a way—while Andrei Vasilevskiy didn’t exactly look like himself. So which home team down 1–0 should be the most concerned? Overreaction time: Are the Colorado Avalanche really about to sweep the Los Angeles Kings? Do the Anaheim Ducks have to win on the road to stay alive? Cole Bagley joins for “The All 32” to talk Utah vs. the Vegas Golden Knights—was Game 1 a missed opportunity or proof Utah can hang? SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!! 👍🏼Powered by @bet365 | Hockey f
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The Wild Still Need Offense From Their Blue Line -
The Minnesota Wild have enough high-end talent to score in bunches. Still, to stay dangerous over the long haul, their defense has to contribute more on the scoreboard. That starts with Brock Faber and Quinn Hughes, two defensemen who already play huge minutes and shape the game at both ends....
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NHL Predictions: Minnesota Wild vs Dallas Stars, Game 2 -
Welcome back to NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out. Our featured game of this edition is the Dallas Stars hosting the Minnesota Wild. Be sure to check out more NHL Predictions, as our writers continue this series throughout the 2025-26 Stanley Cup Playoffs. NHL Predictions Minnesota Wild vs Dallas Stars Series: Wild 1-0 Stars
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John Hynes Wants Even More After Wild's Dominant Game 1 Win -
John Hynes is not satisfied. Despite the Minnesota Wild having the most dominant performance out of any Game 1 matchup (so far) in the playoffs after wiping the floor with the Dallas Stars to the tune of 6-1, the head coach demands more. “We prepped for a few days to play Game 1 and we played G...
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What channel is the Wild game on today? How and where to watch Wild vs. Stars Game 2 -
Here’s when and where to catch all of the Game 2 action between the Minnesota Wild and Dallas Stars.
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Moser muss mitansehen, wie Gegenspieler Slafkovsky Geschichte geschrieben hat -
In den NHL-Playoffs läuft es für die noch verbliebenen Schweizer bislang nicht nach Wunsch. Nachdem Lian Bichsel mit seinen Dallas Stars in Spiel 1 gegen die Minnesota Wild untergegangen ist, verliert auch Janis Moser das erste Playoff-Duell gegen die Montréal Canadiens.
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Scores and schedule for Sunday, April 19, 2026 -
Sunday’s Scoreboard NHL Playoffs First Round | Best-of-Seven Series Montreal 4 Tampa Bay 3 (OT) (Montreal leads series 1-0) Colorado 2 Los Angeles 1 (Colorado leads series 1-0) Buffalo 4 Boston 3 (Buffalo leads series 1-0) Vegas 4 Utah 2 (Vegas leads series 1-0) — PWHL Toronto 2 Minnesota 0 — AHL Toronto 4 Laval The post Scores and schedule for Sunday, April 19, 2026 appeared first on The Lethbridge Herald - News and Sports from around Lethbridge.
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3 Takeaways From the Frost’s 2-0 Loss to the Sceptres -
The Minnesota Frost finished up the home portion of their regular season on Sunday afternoon, Apr. 19, against the Toronto Sceptres. The Frost’s playoff position was secured, but they had…
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Minnesota Wild look for a playoff first after putting Dallas Stars in familiar postseason spot -
DALLAS (AP) — The Minnesota Wild have an opportunity to do something they have never done in the NHL playoffs after putting the Dallas Stars in a very familiar postseason position. Minnesota’s 6-1 thumping of its Central Division rival in Game 1 sets up the possibility Monday night to go up 2-0 in a playoff The post Minnesota Wild look for a playoff first after putting Dallas Stars in familiar postseason spot appeared first on The Lethbridge Herald - News and Sports from around Lethbridge.
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Minnesota Wild look for a playoff first after putting Dallas Stars in familiar postseason spot -
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NHL Playoffs Roundtable: First-round predictions, Stanley Cup favourites, and more -
The NHL playoffs are off and running. Saturday brought a trio of solid games, with the Carolina Hurricanes shutting out the Ottawa Senators 2-0, the Minnesota Wild laying a 6-1 beatdown on the Dallas Stars on the road, and the Philadelphia Flyers snagging a 3-2 road win of their own over the Pittsburgh Penguins. I…
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Skön start för Minnesota – segrade mot Dallas -
Skön start för Minnesota – segrade mot Dallas
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2026-04-19
Believe in believe: Stars seek quick reset ahead of Game 2 vs. Wild
Following a lopsided loss to Minnesota in Game 1, Dallas nee... -
Believe in believe: Stars seek quick reset ahead of Game 2 vs. Wild Following a lopsided loss to Minnesota in Game 1, Dallas needs to lean back into what made it so strong throughout the regular season
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Kirk authors shutout as Sceptres beat Frost, remain in playoff chase -
Savannah Harmon and Daryl Watts each scored a goal, Raygan Kirk had 24 saves, and the Toronto Sceptres beat the Minnesota Frost 2-0 on Sunday to keep their playoff hopes alive.
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Rieger Lorenz and Ben Dexheimer Are Off To A Fast Start In Iowa -
The end of a hockey season can be a whirlwind for organizations. Teams are signing rookies out of juniors or college and figuring out how to work them into the lineup. They’re setting playoff rosters and setting up fan appreciation weekends. Players are battling for their spots as the new guys get i...
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Wild on 7th- Episode #142 Game 1 Recap MINatDAL -
The Minnesota Wild take game 1 in the opening series of the Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Dallas Stars. Ryan Carter and Joe O'Donnell join us from the road in Dallas, where they witnessed a very strong opening game from the Wild. John King is holding down the studio at TRIA rink, making sure the rock tumbler is rolling, and maintaining the hate, as this series is about to heat up. Big game by nearly all Wild players, Kirill Kaprizov snipes, big goals by Matt Boldy, Ekker, Ryan Hartman, the list goes on. Series stands at 1-0 Minnesota. Give it listen before puck drop in Dallas on Monday night. (15.)
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Goals of the Day; DAY 1. Playoff Video Breakdowns -
Former NHL Video Coach, Steve "Petey" Peters goes Inside the Coaches' Room to break down the video and show the plays that make the play. Carolina Hurricane forward, Logan Stankoven scores the game winning goal as Carolina defeats the Ottawa Senators 2-0 in Game 1. Big plays by Alexander Nikishin, Taylor Hall and Jackson Blake help create the goal. The Minnesota Wild get 3 goals in the second period on way to defeating the Dallas Stars 6-1 in game 1. Goals from Kaprizov, Hartman and Matt Boldy help the Wild get the win on the road ... see the great offensive plays by Minnesota and puck watching by the Dallas Stars. Philadelphia Flyer rookie forward Porter Martone scores the game winning goal on an amazing individual effort as the Flyers beat the home Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 in game 1. See the plays by Sanheim, Ristolainen, Konecny and Martone that all lead up to the goal. Subscribe to Inside the Coaches' room and don't miss any breakdowns from the 2026 Staley Cup Playoffs.
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Scoggins: Wild deliver a powerful opening statement with Game 1 rout -
The performance made it clear the Wild are serious about being credible contenders for the team’s first Stanley Cup.
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Wallstedt efter krossen: "Nervöst"
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Jesper Wallstedt utsågs till matchens lirare efter 27 räddningar när Minnesota körde över Dallas med 1-6 på bortaplan i den första slutspelsmatchen mellan lagen - natten mot söndagen.
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The Wild Pushed The Pace To Dictate Play -
The Minnesota Wild set the tone early and never let the Dallas Stars settle in, riding a strong start and a confident performance from backup goalie Jesper Wallstedt in a 6-1 Game 1 win. Their best players also delivered, with Matt Boldy, Kirill Kaprizov, and Joel Eriksson Ek driving the offense and...
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Dallas Stars' Glen Gulutzan Faces His Biggest Challenge Yet As Wild's Top Players Solve Oettinger -
The Minnesota Wild outplayed, outbattled and outgoalied the Dallas Stars. Jake Oettinger's play reminded everyone of what happened last year, but it's up to the coach to correct course.
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3 Takeaways From Stars’ Stunning 6-1 Loss in Game 1 vs. Wild -
The playoffs started off with a thud in Texas, as the Minnesota Wild defeated the Dallas Stars 6-1 in Game 1 on Saturday afternoon at American Airlines Center. Jason Robertson…
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NHL Short Notes -
* Minnesota dropped each of its games in Dallas during the regular season but Kirill Kaprizov headlined four Wild players with three points as the franchise produced its second-highest scoring game in playoff history (tied).* Porter
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3 Takeaways From the Wild’s Game 1 Victory Over the Stars -
The Minnesota Wild captured a huge Game 1 win on the road in Dallas with a dominating 6-1 performance. Every team will tell you they just want to win one…
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Alternate angle of Kirill Kaprizov's insane goal in Wild's Game 1 win over Stars makes it even better -
Minnesota Wild forward Kirill Kaprizov scored one of the cleanest laserbeam goals you'll ever see in Game 1's win over the Stars.
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Auftakt der NHL-Playoffs: Flyers siegen im Derby - Minnesota deklassiert Dallas -
Shutout-Sieg für Carolina gegen Ottawa
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Sunday Habs Headlines: The importance of the second line -
Montreal Canadiens news and notes Alexandre Texier and Ivan Demidov are prepared to be difference-makers in their second-line roles. [La Presse] The difference between the 2021 series versus the Tampa Bay Lightning and the one the Canadiens are about to start today is that Montreal has spent the past five years adding skill to the lineup through the draft, explains Phillip Danault. [RDS] Juraj Slafkovský on facing his friend, Erik Cernak, in the opening round: “I’m going to head into the corners against him, just like I’ll do against all the other Lightning players.” [
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Minnesota rolls in Game 1 🚨 -
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Minnesota Wild put on impressive showing in Game 1 win -
The big boys for the Minnesota Wild came to play as they took Game 1 in Dallas. Don't forget to subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRsrhXtzXmzYX_fiyNHHxbw?sub_confirmation=1 NHL Media on X: https://x.com/NHLMedia NHL Media on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NHLMedia/ NHL Media on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nhlmedia
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Playoff-Auftakt: Stützles Senators finden kein Mittel gegen Andersen -
Die Philadelphia Flyers setzten sich zum Playoff-Auftakt spät im Pennsylvania-Derby in Pittsburgh durch, Dallas ging im Topduell gegen Minnesota unter und die Senators um Tim Stützle fanden keinen Weg vorbei an Frederik Andersen.
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Hyllas stort efter slutspelsdebuten -
Blev matchens lirare. The post Hyllas stort efter slutspelsdebuten appeared first on hockeysverige.se.
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Minnesota Stuns Dallas in the 2nd Period -
https://buymeacoffee.com/chasingthebiscuit 2025 - 2026 Playoffs Minnesota Wild vs. Dallas Stars 4/18/2026
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Wild-Goalie überzeugt bei NHL-Playoff-Debüt -
Der junge Torhüter Jesper Wallstedt feiert mit 27 Paraden einen starken Playoff-Einstand und führt die Minnesota Wild zum Auftaktsieg gegen die Dallas Stars.
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Bichsel und Dallas kassieren Klatsche zum Playoff-Auftakt -
Die Playoffs beginnen für die Dallas Stars und Lian Bichsel denkbar schlecht. Gegen die Minnesota Wild resultiert eine 1:6-Heimniederlage.
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Bichsel und seine Dallas Stars kassieren heftige Abreibung zum Start in die Playoffs -
Die NHL-Playoffs sind offiziell gestartet. Lian Bichsel und seine Dallas Stars kassierten bei der 1:6-Pleite in Spiel 1 gegen die Minnesota Wild eine heftige Abreibung und sorgten somit für einen Fehlstart in die entscheidende Phase der Saison.
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Recap of Stanley Cup Playoffs from 18 April 2026 -
Minnesota dropped each of its games in Dallas during the regular season but Kirill Kaprizov headlined four Wild players with three points as the franchise produced its second-highest scoring game in playoff history (tied). * Porter Martone and Logan Stankoven … Continue reading → The post Recap of Stanley Cup Playoffs from 18 April 2026 first appeared on Pro Hockey News.
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Brakförlust för Dallas på hemmaplan – Ristolainen och Heiskanen noterades för assist -
Carolina, Minnesota och Philadelphia inkasserade poäng i första rundan i NHL-slutspelet.
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Mikko Rantasen pudotuspelikeväälle tyly alku – Dallasista tehtiin selvää jälkeä NHL:ssä -
NHL:n pudotuspelit on nyt saatu käyntiin. Dallas Starsin osalta pudotuspelikevät sai karmean alun, kun Minnesota Wild haki tylyn vierasvoiton numeroin 6-1. Minnesotan tehomiehinä ottelussa toimivat Matt Boldy (2+1), Kirill Kaprizov (1+2) se
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Jääkiekko | Dallasille heti murskatappio pudotuspeleissä, Mikko Rantanen kävi kuumana -
Minnesota Wild meni menojaan.
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Dallasille raju löylytys pudotuspeliavauksessa – Mikko Rantasella karu iltapuhde -
NHL:n pudotuspelikevät on nyt startattu. Dallas Starsin osalta pudotuspelit saivat karmean alun, kun Minnesota Wild haki tylyn vierasvoiton numeroin 6-1. Minnesotan tehomiehinä loistivat Matt Boldy (2+1), Kirill Kaprizov (1+2) sekä Mats Zuc
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Dallasille ruma kylvetys NHL:ssä – Mikko Rantasella karmea pudotuspeliavaus -
NHL:n pudotuspelikevät on saatu käyntiin. Dallas Starsin osalta pudotuspelit saivat karun alun, kun Minnesota Wild kävi hakemassa vie
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Ramblings: Playoffs Begin – Freddie Shuts Out Sens, Minnesota Dominates Dallas, Martone Scores in Playoff Debut (Apr 19) -
The Stanley Cup playoffs kicked off on Saturday with three games. For predictions on each series and for the Stanley Cup Final, check out our writers’ picks here. Carolina 2, Ottawa 0 (Hurricanes lead series 1-0) Frederik Andersen was perhaps a surprise starter for Game 1, but he turned out to be the right choice [...]
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Scores and schedule for Saturday, April 18, 2026 -
Saturday’s Scoreboard NHL Playoffs First Round | Best-of-Seven Series Carolina 2 Ottawa 0 (Carolina leads series 1-0) Minnesota 6 Dallas 1 (Minnesota leads series 1-0) Philadelphia 3 Pittsburgh 2 (Philadelphia leads series 1-0) — PWHL Ottawa 5 New York 1 Vancouver 6 Seattle 5 (OT) — AHL Toronto 4 Laval 3 Manitoba 6 Iowa 1 The post Scores and schedule for Saturday, April 18, 2026 appeared first on The Lethbridge Herald - News and Sports from around Lethbridge.
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Knock direkt: ”Jag var definitivt nervös” -
NEW YORK. Minnesota inledde Stanley Cup-slutspelet med en redig 6-1-knock mot Dallas i natt – och en blågul duo bidrog…
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Minnesotas drömstart efter svenskarnas storspel -
Målvakten Jesper Wallstedt utsågs till matchens spelare och Joel Eriksson Ek gjorde dubbla mål. Svenskarna visade vägen när Minnesota krossade Dallas med 6-1 i den första slutspelsmatchen mellan lagen. – Vi måste göra om det här om och om igen, säger Eriksson Ek.
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Dallas mot Minnesota blir en riktig godbit -
Stars och Avalanche favoriter – vad gör Oilers?
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Jesper Wallstedts succé – direkt i Stanley Cup -
LOS ANGELES. Storspel i kassen i Stanley Cup-debutenJesper Wallstedt visade att han var mogen förtroendet.Med 27 räddningar ledde han Minnesota Wild till en skrällseger med 6-1 borta mot Dallas Stars.Joel Eriksson Ek sköt två mål i powerplay och hade också stor del i nattens premiärseger.
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Jesper Wallstedt delivers for Wild vs. Stars in first career playoff start -
The rookie goalie stopped 27 of 28 shots to help his team deliver a stunning rout in Dallas to open the NHL playoffs.
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Tanskalaisvahti venyi nollapeliin Carolinan voitossa, Mikko Rantanen jäähyili Dallasin murskatappiossa -
Carolina Hurricanes, Minnesota Wild ja Philadelphia Flyers nappasivat avausvoitot NHL:n pudotuspelien ensimmäisellä kierroksella.
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Oettinger, Stars lose, face familiar 1-0 deficit -
Continuing an undesirable pattern for fans at American Airlines Center, Dallas lost Game 1 for the ninth time in the last 11 playoff series on Saturday, as Jake Oettinger and the Stars lost to the Minnesota Wild 6-1 in a contest they quickly trailed 4-0.
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Wild rookie goalie Jesper Wallstedt stands out winning his NHL playoffs debut over the Stars -
DALLAS (AP) — Minnesota Wild rookie goalie Jesper Wallstedt was a little surprised when told he was starting the postseason opener. “Obviously I was hoping to play. I wanted to play and I felt like I’d been going good,” Wallstedt said. “A little surprised, but I was very excited as soon as I got the The post Wild rookie goalie Jesper Wallstedt stands out winning his NHL playoffs debut over the Stars appeared first on The Lethbridge Herald - News and Sports from around Lethbridge.
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Smakstart för Minnesota mot Dallas -
Smakstart för Minnesota mot Dallas
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The Dallas Stars look to set the tempo in Game 1 against the Minnesota Wild -
The Dallas Stars look to set the tempo in Game 1 against the Minnesota Wild
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Skön start för Minnesota – segrade mot Dallas -
Skön start för Minnesota – segrade mot Dallas
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NHL Game 1 Highlights: Wild 6, Stars 1 -
Matt Boldy and Joel Eriksson Ek each scored a pair of goals and Jesper Wallstedt made 27 saves to help the Minnesota Wild beat the Dallas Stars 6-1 and lead the series 1-0.
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Dallas Starsia nöyryytettiin – Mikko Rantanen hiilenä -
Dallas Starsilla riittää petrattavaa toiseen peliin. Minnesota Wild tarjosi Dallas Starsille šokkihoitoa pudotuspeliavauksessa vieraskentällä. Ottelu päättyi Wildin voittoon lukemin 6–1.
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The Wild Bullied A True Cup Contender In Game 1 -
Nine days ago, the Minnesota Wild went to American Airlines Arena with one goal: To prove they could go into the Dallas Stars' building and take it to them. And the message was almost received. The Wild out-attempted Dallas 60-41 while playing a physical, but disciplined game. They made the Stars pa...
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Boldy has 2 goals and an assist as Wild overwhelm Stars 6-1 to open series -
DALLAS (AP) — Matt Boldy had two goals with an assist, Joel Ericksson Ek scored two power-play goals and rookie goalie Jesper Wallstedt stopped 26 shots in his postseason debut to help the Minnesota Wild beat the Dallas Stars 6-1 on Saturday in Game 1 of their Western Conference playoff series. Kirill Kaprizov added a The post Boldy has 2 goals and an assist as Wild overwhelm Stars 6-1 to open series appeared first on The Lethbridge Herald - News and Sports from around Lethbridge.
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Boldy has 2 goals and an assist as Wild whip Stars 6-1 in series opener -
DALLAS (AP) — Matt Boldy had two goals with an assist, Joel Ericksson Ek scored two power-play goals and rookie goalie Jesper Wallstedt stopped 26 shots in his post-season debut to help the Minnesota Wild beat the Dallas Stars 6-1 on Saturday in Game 1 of their Western Conference playoff series. Kirill Kaprizov added a The post Boldy has 2 goals and an assist as Wild whip Stars 6-1 in series opener appeared first on The Lethbridge Herald - News and Sports from around Lethbridge.
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Mikko Rantanen raivona – Dallasia nöyryytettiin NHL:n pudotuspeleissä -
Minnesota Wild meni menojaan.
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1st Round – Game 1: Minnesota Wild vs. Dallas Stars | Full Game Highlights | ESPN NHL -
Watch highlights from the Minnesota Wild’s 6-1 win over the Dallas Stars in Game 1 of their best-of-seven series. Joel Eriksson Ek scored two goals while Kirill Kaprizov recorded a goal and two assists. ✔️ Subscribe to ESPN Unlimited: https://plus.espn.com/ #ESPN #NHL
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Wild’s Kaprizov picks top right corner from tight angle to extend lead -
Watch as Kirill Kaprizov walks in and picks the top right corner with a perfectly placed shot from a short-sided angle to extend the Minnesota Wild lead.
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2026-04-18
Stanley Cup Playoffs on Sportsnet: Wild vs. Stars Game 1 -
The Dallas Stars host the Minnesota Wild in Game 1 of the Western Conference first round. Watch the action on Sportsnet and follow using the NHL Live Tracker.
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🏆Playoff Central -
🏆Playoff Central
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Stars and Wild both get key defensemen back for Game 1 of their first-round playoff series -
DALLAS (AP) — Key defensemen Miro Heiskanen and Quinn Hughes were active for Game 1 of the Western Conference playoff series between the Dallas Stars and Minnesota Wild on Saturday after both had missed the end of the regular season for different reasons. Heiskanen didn’t play the last three regular-season games for the Stars because The post Stars and Wild both get key defensemen back for Game 1 of their first-round playoff series appeared first on The Lethbridge Herald - News and Sports from around Lethbridge.
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Live from Dallas: Quinn Hughes will play as Wild meet Stars in Game 1 -
Jesper Wallstedt gets the start in goal for the Wild in the opener of an NHL Stanley Cup playoff series.
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Första rundans juvel – topplagen möts direkt -
Preview på slutspelsserien mellan Dallas Stars och Minnesota Wild. The post Första rundans juvel – topplagen möts direkt appeared first on hockeysverige.se.
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Dallas Starsille hyviä ja huonoja uutisia – Miro Heiskasen kohtalo ratkesi -
Dallasista kuului sekä hyviä että huonoja uutisia. Dallas Starsin ykköspuolustaja Miro Heiskanen on pelikunnossa. Hän pelaa pudotuspelien avausottelussa Minnesota Wildia vastaan. Dallasin päävalmentaja Glen Gulutzan kertoi asiasta medialle.
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Wild have two underrated secret weapons heading into playoff series against Stars -
Unlike years before the Minnesota Wild have a secret weapon to potentially flip its series against the Dallas Stars.
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Dallas Stars vs. Minnesota Wild | Playoffs Round One Game One -
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Stanley Cup Playoffs Discussion Thread: April 18-19 -
The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here, which once again means it’s time for us Blackhawks to watch everyone else enjoy the experience of postseason hockey! Hooray. Anyway, we’ll continue our trends of posting two playoff game threads a week: one on Monday that covers the games through Thursday, and one on Friday for the weekend games. Our predictions for the opening round are in this article and feel free to add your own in the comments of that article. There’s also time to join the Second City Hockey Bracket Challenge! All times below are Central Time Saturday, April 18 Game 1: Ottawa Senators at Carolina Hurricanes, ESPN, 2 p.m. Game 1: Minnesota Wild at Dallas
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ESPN identifies the Wild's biggest playoff flaw, and it's painfully spot-on -
The Minnesota Wild have a major flaw in their playoff plans that could ruin their Stanley Cup dreams.
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Who Are the Wild's Black Aces? And What Are They Doing In Minnesota? -
On the surface, it appears that for most NHL teams, their starting lineups are set in stone for the playoffs. There isn't much room for players to step in and out of the lineup, and for the most part, if you’re a regular and you're somewhat healthy, you’re in. But come playoff time, located deep in...
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Minnesota Wild vs. Dallas Stars Playoff Preview Podcast -
An epic first-round matchup deserves an epic first-round preview. Join the Wilderness Talk Crew alongside guest Jayden Homuth as they get you ready for perhaps the most anticipated playoff series in Wild history. Why Jesper Wallstedt should be the game 1 starter to unhearlded x-factors in the series...
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Wild Have Solid Lineup Against the Stars But Have Options If Needed -
The NHL postseason will begin on Saturday afternoon, Apr. 18, and the Minnesota Wild will face the Dallas Stars in the second game of the day. The main storyline between…
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NHL:n pudotuspelit käyntiin – kestääkö Dallasilla kantti? -
NHL:n pudotuspelit pyörähtävät lauantai-iltana Suomen aikaa käyntiin kolmen ensimmäisen ottelusarjan voimin. Atleetti ottaa alustuksessaan kantaa ottelusarjoihin. Lauantaina maailman parhaan jääkiekkoliigan eli NHL:n pudotuspelit käynnistyvät kolmella ensimmäisellä ottelusarjalla. Kello 22:00 Suomen aikaa käynnistyy Carolina Hurricanesin ja Ottawa Senatorsin välinen sarja. 2,5 tuntia myöhemmin isketään kiekko jäähän Dallasissa Starsin sekä Minnesota Wildin välillä. Kello 3:00 sunnuntain vastaisena […]
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Looking For Their First Cup -
from David Satriano of the NHL's website,With the Stanley Cup Playoffs set to begin, here's a look at the active skaters who have played at least 1,000 games and goalies who have played at least 500 games and have yet to win the Cup.SKATERSBrent Burns, Colorado Avalanche (1,579 games): The 41-year-old defenseman is in his 22nd NHL season and is still looking to win the Cup. He signed with the Avalanche prior to the season to get that chance. Burns, who has played in more than 1,000 consecutive games, has been to the Cup Final once, with the San Jose Sharks when they lost to the Pittsburgh Penguins in six games in 2016. He is the active leader in goals (273) and points (944) among defensemen and his 135 playoff games are the most among active players who haven't won the Cup.Claude Giroux, Ottawa Senators (1,345): Giroux has spent 15 of his 19 NHL seasons with the Philadelphia Flyers, losing
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Dallas Stars Round 1 Preview: Series vs. Wild Is as Even as It Gets -
The Dallas Stars take on the Minnesota Wild on Saturday afternoon to kick off their quest for their fourth straight Western Conference Final with hopes to finally get over the…
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NHL Predictions: Minnesota Wild vs Dallas Stars, Game 1 -
Welcome back to NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out. Our featured game of this edition is the Dallas Stars hosting the Minnesota Wild. Be sure to check out more NHL Predictions, as our writers continue this series throughout the 2025-26 Stanley Cup Playoffs. NHL Predictions Minnesota Wild vs Dallas Stars Regular Season Head-to-Head: Wild 2-2 Stars How to Watch: US TV: ESPN; Fan Duel Sports North; Victory+; Fan Duel Sports Wisconsin; ESPN+. Canada TV: Spor
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We’re on the outside and we’re looking in: SCH previews the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs -
It’s yet another postseason without the Blackhawks in it, but that doesn’t mean we won’t be watching! With the playoffs starting this weekend, the SCH crew gathered to offer some of their thoughts on it. Western Conference Colorado Avalanche (No. 1 overall seed) vs. Los Angeles Kings (WC2) Dave: I initially created this article about a week before the end of the season, when we still didn’t know who’d win the second wild card spot, inserting “who cares” as a placeholder. Even though we now know the identity of that team, it still doesn’t matter because Colorado is going to eviscerate them. Anything beyond a five-game series would be a shock and the expectation is four. Avs in four. Eric: At least the Kings can move on to getting pantsed in the playoffs by a different Western Conference contender this year. The Kings playing boring a
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John Hynes gives nightmare Quinn Hughes update ahead of Game 1 vs. Stars -
Minnesota Wild star defenseman Quinn Hughes has been battling an illness ahead of Game 1 vs. the Dallas Stars.
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Stanley Cup Playoff Preview: Minnesota Wild vs Dallas Stars -
It’s time for another Last Word on Hockey First-Round series preview. This time we go in-depth on the opening-round series between the Dallas Stars vs Minnesota Wild series. Both teams made upgrades during the season and have designs on a deep Stanley Cup Playoff run. However, someone is going to have to go home early. Dallas has reached the Western Conference Final three consecutive seasons. However, that wasn’t enough to save Peter DeBoer’s job. Glen Gulutzan is now the bench boss for a Stars team that wants to finally get over the hump. Minnesota made some massive additions like Quinn Hughes from thew
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5 Wild Players to Watch vs. the Stars in Round 1 -
The Minnesota Wild have made the playoffs for the second year in a row and are looking to win a series for the first time since 2016, when they were…
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