Before the Stanley Cup playoffs began, hockey fans and pundits thought Stars-Wild would provide some of the most entertaining matchups of this postseason. Two games in, the series is meeting those expectations.
The Stars bounced back from a sluggish Game 1 performance, outlasting Minnesota 4-2 for a Game 2 victory. Dallas’ win Monday night had a little bit of everything. Colin Blackwell delivered a jarring hit, Jake Oettinger came up with 28 saves and Wyatt Johnston found the back of the net twice.
The first-round series should maintain a physical feel as the teams head to Minnesota for Games 3 and 4. Here’s a look at how the nation reacted to Stars-Wild Game 2: