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Johnston’s OT Power-Play Goal Lifts Stars 4-3 Victory

4/23/2026

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Wyatt Johnston scored the winning power-play goal 12:10 into the second overtime, giving Dallas a 4-3 win over Minnesota.
The victory at Grand Casino Arena in St. Paul put the Stars ahead 2-1 in the series, with Jesper Wallstedt making 32 saves for the Wild.
Minnesota converted only one of seven power-play chances, missed two in overtime, and gave Johnston his sixth playoff game-winning goal in four postseasons.

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Wyatt Johnston scored the winning power-play goal 12:10 into the second overtime, giving Dallas a 4-3 win over Minnesota.
The victory at Grand Casino Arena in St. Paul put the Stars ahead 2-1 in the series, with Jesper Wallstedt making 32 saves for the Wild.
Minnesota converted only one of seven power-play chances, missed two in overtime, and gave Johnston his sixth playoff game-winning goal in four postseasons.