Wild rally past Stars 2-1 in OT, now 40-19-12 and fifth in NHL

Clutch win despite injuries keeps Minnesota in strong playoff contention against potential first-round foe Dallas.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Mar 211 min read

What happened: Minnesota Wild defeated Dallas Stars 2-1 in overtime. Bobby Brink tied the game with his 15th goal in the second period, assisted by Quinn Hughes and Ryan Spurgeon. Vladimir Tarasenko scored the game-winner in OT, his 20th goal, with assists from Brink and Hughes; Filip Gustavsson stopped 28 shots.

Why it matters: Victory halts Wild's four-game skid in last five and solidifies their hold on fifth in NHL standings with 92 points amid Central Division race. Low-scoring affair previews potential playoff clash, as both teams managed without stars like Kaprizov and Eriksson Ek for Minnesota, Hintz and Seguin for Dallas.

By the numbers: Wild season record: 40-19-12 (92 points, 5th NHL). Key performers: Tarasenko (20G), Brink (1G-1A), Hughes (2A), Gustavsson (28 saves). Injuries: Wild - Kaprizov, Eriksson Ek out; Stars - Hintz, Seguin out.

What to watch: Watch Wild at Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday for continued momentum push. Monitor standings for Central playoff seeding shifts.

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Wild rally past Stars 2-1 in OT, now 40-19-12 and fifth in NHL

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