The Dallas Stars dominated the ice with a 7-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Wednesday, securing their position as the unchallenged victors in both the home-and-home set and the season series between the rivals. According to CBS News, the Stars' offensive ferocity was on full display as their leading scorers—Roope Hintz, Joe Pavelski, Tyler Seguin, and Jason Robertson—all found the net, contributing to the team's overwhelming score.
In what could only be described as a rough NHL debut for Wild goalie Jesper Wallstedt, the 21-year-old blocker managed to make 24 saves amidst the Stars' relentless barrage. Wallstedt was called up from Iowa of the AHL, to give veteran Marc-Andre Fleury a much-needed respite, and unfortunately, he landed squarely in the eye of the storm as Dallas continued to prove its dominance.
According to information from KSL, among the standout performers for Dallas was Nils Lundqvist, who bagged a goal and an assist, while forwards Matt Duchene and Sam Steel chipped in with a goal each, sealing the fate of the Wild early on. The win, marred by the Wild's seventh loss in as many games, reflects a troubling trend for the Minnesota team struggling to regain their form.
The Stars' Scott Wedgewood, stepping in for the injured All-Star Jake Oettinger, proved to be a wall in the net, turning away 21 shots in his impressive display between the sticks. His performance prompted a sigh of relief for Dallas fans, who have watched him start 11 of the last 12 games for the team. On the other side of the ice, Matt Boldy managed to avoid a total collapse for Minnesota by notching a goal and an assist, a small silver lining in an otherwise cloudy game for the Wild.
