Stars Edge Wild 2-1 in Saint Paul on Saturday

Early Strike Sets Tone

The Dallas Stars established control early in Saint Paul, securing a 2-1 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Saturday, September 26, 2026. The decisive moment arrived in the opening period when Radek Faksa found the back of the net, giving the visiting team a 1-0 advantage that would ultimately define the contest.

Faksa’s first goal of the season came via a wrist shot, assisted by Oskar Bäck and Joel Kiviranta.

Wild Respond Before Stars Retake Lead

Minnesota sought to even the score in the second period, successfully doing so through Joel Eriksson Ek. His first career goal, also a wrist shot, was powered by assists from Blake Coleman and Matt Boldy, tying the game at 1-1. However, the momentum did not shift for long.

Later in the same frame, Thomas Harley restored Dallas’s lead with his second goal of the season. Harley’s wrist shot was set up by Mikko Rantanen and Jamie Benn, making it 2-1.

Defensive Standdown in Third

The third period remained scoreless, allowing Dallas to preserve its narrow margin. No additional goals were scored after Harley’s second-period strike. The final tally stood at 2-1 for the Stars. Faksa recorded one goal and one point, while Jamie Benn contributed an assist. On the Minnesota side, Eriksson Ek finished with one goal and one point, and Boldy added an assist.

Series Context and Records

The result leaves Dallas with a perfect 4-0-0 record, earning eight points in the process. Minnesota’s record drops to 1-2-1, accumulating three points. The game was played at Grand Casino Arena with an attendance of 15,645 fans. This is Game 3 of the series, which Dallas leads 2-1. Neither team has been eliminated or advanced in this round.

Sources

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