What happened: Vladimir Tarasenko scored at 3:06 of overtime to give the Minnesota Wild a 2-1 victory over the Dallas Stars on Saturday in Saint Paul. The win ends a Wild home skid in a low-scoring divisional battle. Both teams featured strong defensive play and goaltending.

Why it matters: The result helps the Wild gain ground on their Central Division rivals with the tight standings late in the season. Despite missing top scorers like Kirill Kaprizov and Joel Eriksson Ek, Minnesota prevailed.

What to watch: Monitor Central Division standings updates and Wild's next home games for momentum. Stars seek quick response to halt slide.