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Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger (29) defends the goal against Minnesota Wild left wing Kirill Kaprizov (97) and center Joel Eriksson Ek (14) challenge during the first period of Game 3 in the first round of the NHL Stanley Cup hockey playoffs Wednesday, April 22, 2026, in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo\/Abbie Parr)<\/p>\n
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The Dallas Stars and Minnesota Wild\u00a0played nearly 100 minutes of hockey on Wednesday<\/a>. They’ll line up again Saturday to play another 60 \u2014 at least.<\/p>\n The Stars and the Wild are set to continue their first-round playoff series<\/a> with Game 4 on Saturday in Minnesota. Dallas takes a 2-1 series lead into the matchup after their double-overtime winner in Game 3<\/a>.<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n Who’s the hero tonight? Can the Stars take a commanding lead over rival Minnesota, or will\u00a0the Wild even this best-of-7 series before it heads back to Dallas?<\/p>\n Follow along below for live updates, highlights, photos, game stories and more from another intense playoff matchup.<\/p>\n Game stories<\/p>\n \u2014 Five thoughts from Stars-Wild, G4: Dallas lets one slip away<\/a><\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n Game updates<\/p>\n FINAL: Wild 3, Stars 2<\/p>\n The Wild win it in the final minute in overtime off a deflection from Matt Boldy. This first-round series heads back to Dallas tied at two games apiece.<\/p>\n 8:30 remaining in overtime: Jake Oettinger is keeping the Stars alive in Game 4 with some tremendous saves.<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n 12:03 remaining in overtime: Minnesota gets several chances in OT but Jake\u00a0Oettinger holds up.<\/p>\n Minnesota had so many good looks there, and Dallas survives. Wow.<\/p>\n \u2014 Lia Assimakopoulos (@Lassimak) April 26, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n End of regulation<\/p>\n Stars 2, Wild 2: This tense series heads to overtime for a second straight game. Last time it nearly took two full extra frames to determine a winner. They’ll play until there’s a goal yet again.<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n Stars 2, Wild 2<\/p>\n 5:20 remaining, third period: Minnesota’s Marcus Foligno ties the game with just over five minutes remaining. Foligno has had numerous run-ins<\/a> with the Stars this series but comes up huge in Game 4.<\/p>\n Make Dallas News a preferred source so your search results prioritize writing by actual people, not AI.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Add Preferred Source<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n 8:05 remaining, third period: The Stars are somehow unable to put this puck in the net and Game 4 remains a one-goal game.<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n End of second period<\/p>\n Stars 2, Wild 1: Dallas dominated the second period in possession and shots on goal and finally cashed in late in the period thanks to Heiskanen’s power play goal. The Stars are 20 minutes from a 3-1 series lead heading back to Dallas.<\/p>\n Stars 2, Wild 1<\/p>\n 0:35 remaining, second period: The Stars reclaim the lead thanks to a Miro Heiskanen snipe. Dallas capitlizes on the power play and will take the lead heading into the third period.<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n 2:15 remaining, first period: The Stars will get a late power play opportunity after Jamie Benn takes a stick to the face. Chance to take the lead for Dallas heading into the second intermission.<\/p>\n 6:00 remaining, second period: Stars defenseman Nils Lundkvist was called for a tripping call, and in the process ended up taking a skate to the face on the play. He exited the Stars bench and went back down the tunnel.<\/p>\n Scary moment as Nils Lundkvist takes Michael McCarron’s skate to the face \ud83e\udd15<\/p>\n Lundkvist was cut and has gone to the room for repairs. pic.twitter.com\/Y74rRMsWwV<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Gino Hard (@GinoHard_) April 25, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n End of first period<\/p>\n Stars 1, Wild 1: Oettinger and the Stars hold off a power play flurry at the end of the period and keep the Wild out of the net. Tied game after 20 minutes.<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n 1:27 remaining, first period: The Wild thought they took a 2-1 lead, but the referees wave off the goal after ruling that Joel Eriksson Ek shoved Miro Heiskanen into Jake Oettinger on the play.<\/p>\n 2:00 remaining, first period: Wyatt Johnston commits the Stars’ third minor penalty of the period and they’ll go back on the penalty kill after a high sticking call.<\/p>\n Stars 1, Wild 1<\/p>\n 6:08 remaining, first period: The Stars get an unfortunate bounce off Miro Heiskanen in front and the puck deflects past Jake Oettinger to tie Game 4.<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n 8:10 remaining, first period: The second minor expires and the Stars retain their 1-0 lead through the Wild’s pair of power plays. A tale of special teams for the Stars thus far.<\/p>\n 10:10 remaining, first period: Out goes Bourque, in goes Lian Bichsel after another Stars penalty. The kill is getting early work in in Game 4.<\/p>\n 12:13 remaining, first period: The Stars will be tested on the penalty kill for the first time after a roughing call on Mavrik Bourque.<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n Stars 1, Wild 0<\/p>\n 14:25 remaining, first period: The Stars strike first, once again on the power play. Jason Robertson slams home a rebound and the Stars are once again out to an early lead.<\/p>\n 15:39 remaining, first period: Jake Oettinger makes a big save on Ryan Hartman, who then slams into Oettinger and is called for a goaltender interference penalty.<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n The Stars will get the first power play of the evening.<\/p>\n Pregame updates<\/p>\n Stars lines for Game 4 in Minnesota:<\/p>\n Hryckowian-Johnston-Rantanen Lindell-Heiskanen Oettinger \u2014 Lia Assimakopoulos (@Lassimak) April 25, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Back at Grand Casino Arena for Game 4. <\/p>\n The Stars are seeking their third straight win. The Wild are looking to even the series before it heads back to Dallas. pic.twitter.com\/kzRRjlZfmc<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Lia Assimakopoulos (@Lassimak) April 25, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Dallas is going with the same lineup for Game 4 as the last two games.<\/p>\n \u2014 Lia Assimakopoulos (@Lassimak) April 25, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Mats Zuccarello is out again for the Wild, per John Hynes.<\/p>\n \u2014 Lia Assimakopoulos (@Lassimak) April 25, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Game details<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n Where:Grand Casino Arena, St. Paul, Minn.<\/p>\n TV\/streaming:Victory+; TBS<\/p>\n Radio:”The Ticket” Sportsradio 96.7 FM\/1310 AM<\/p>\n Game 4 preview<\/p>\n \u2014 Stars’ Miro Heiskanen is only getting better (and healthier) since return to ice vs. Wild<\/a><\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n \u2014 Stars rode top players through three games, but depth test awaits vs. Wild<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 How Glen Gulutzan helped Stars snatch momentum in series vs. Minnesota<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Stars’ Roope Hintz takes positive step in injury recovery, but ‘still a ways away’<\/a><\/p>\n More pregame reading<\/p>\n \u2014 Mike Modano Q&A: Stars legend, Wild adviser breaks down playoff series<\/a><\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n By signing up, you agree to our Terms Of Use<\/a> and acknowledge that your information will be used as described in our Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u2014 ‘It’s war out there’: Stars’ Matt Duchene explains his side of bloody Marcus Foligno fracas<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 What time did Stars go to bed after Game 3?\u00a0Gulutzan, Duchene detail team’s late night<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 MLB star Bobby Witt Jr. dons Dallas Stars jersey before Royals game<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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