Wild Grab Game 5 Win, Seize 3-2 Series Edge Over Stars
Minnesota Wild defeated the Dallas Stars 4-2 in Game 5 to take a 3-2 series lead, continuing their strong five-on-five play. Mats Zuccarello returned and scored, Matt Boldy added a power-play goal, and Michael McCarron’s third-period tally proved decisive, with Kirill Kaprizov sealing it with an empty-netter after assisting on two goals. Goaltender Jesper Wallstedt made 20 saves as Dallas again struggled at even strength. Minnesota also dealt with Jonas Brodin’s injury, while Dallas churned through lineup changes and seeks answers for Game 6 in St. Paul with a potential series-ending scenario looming and Colorado awaiting in the next round.