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Stars Tie Series 1-1, Johnston Nets Two, 4-2 Win

4/23/2026

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Johnston Scores

On Monday, April 21, 2026, the Dallas Stars beat the Minnesota Wild 4-2, tying the series 1-1.
Wyatt Johnston scored two goals and the empty-net tally.
Matt Duchene and Jason Robertson combined for the go-ahead power-play goal, an assist and another Dallas goal.
Brock Faber scored both Wild goals as Minnesota went 0-for-4 on the power play and lost Mats Zuccarello (injury) and Yakov Trenin (hit).

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Oettinger Saves

Dallas goaltender Jake Oettinger made 28 saves, crediting good bounces and a strong penalty kill.
Minnesota forward Marcus Foligno said the Wild must play smarter and avoid penalties that lead to 5-on-4 situations.
A late too-many-men-on-the-ice penalty with 1:21 left was called a momentum-killing error for Minnesota.
Oettinger said the Stars gave up little in the final 40 minutes and are confident about upcoming games.

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Johnston Scores

On Monday, April 21, 2026, the Dallas Stars beat the Minnesota Wild 4-2, tying the series 1-1.
Wyatt Johnston scored two goals and the empty-net tally.
Matt Duchene and Jason Robertson combined for the go-ahead power-play goal, an assist and another Dallas goal.
Brock Faber scored both Wild goals as Minnesota went 0-for-4 on the power play and lost Mats Zuccarello (injury) and Yakov Trenin (hit).

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