Stars Take Control in St. Paul
The Dallas Stars captured a 2-1 victory over the host Minnesota Wild on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at Grand Casino Arena in Saint Paul, Minnesota. The game drew an attendance of 15,645 fans. This win extends Dallas's undefeated start to a 4-0 record, while Minnesota falls to 1-2-1 with three points.
The Stars controlled the scoring flow, leading 1-0 after the first period and maintaining that lead until the final horn.
Early Lead and Early Equalizer
Dallas struck first in the opening period to take a 1-0 lead. Radek Faksa scored the goal with a wrist shot, assisted by Oskar Bäck and Joel Kiviranta. The Wild responded quickly in the second period to tie the game at 1-1.
Joel Eriksson Ek scored the equalizer with a wrist shot, receiving assists from Blake Coleman and Matt Boldy. Both teams exchanged goals in the second period, with the score remaining level heading into the final frame.
Deciding Goal and Final Result
The decisive moment came in the second period when Thomas Harley scored the game-winner for Dallas, putting the Stars ahead 2-1. Harley’s goal was assisted by Mikko Rantanen and Jamie Benn, both credited with their first assists of the game. Minnesota failed to score again in the third period, leaving the Stars with the win.
The final score stood at 2-1 in favor of the visitors.
Statistical Highlights
The scoring lines reflect a balanced offensive effort for Dallas. Radek Faksa and Thomas Harley each recorded one goal for the Stars. Jamie Benn contributed one assist, sharing the credit with Rantanen for the winning goal.
For Minnesota, Joel Eriksson Ek was the sole scorer, registering one goal and one point. Matt Boldy added one assist for the Wild. The Stars' performance improved their season record to four wins and no losses, while the Wild's record now stands at one win, two losses, and one tie.
Sources
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