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Stars Win Double OT 4-3, Johnston Scores Power-Play Winner

4/24/2026

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Summary

Stars OT Victory

The Dallas Stars beat the Minnesota Wild 4-3 in double overtime on April 23, 2026, at Grand Casino Arena in Saint Paul.
Stars forward Wyatt Johnston scored the power-play winner at 12:10 of the second overtime.
Stars forward Jason Robertson scored early, giving him a goal in each of the series’ first three games.
The Stars’ power play was 3-for-8 (35.3%) in the series, ranking second in the regular season.

Summary

McCarron Scores

Michael McCarron scored his first playoff goal, giving Minnesota a 3-2 lead early in the third period.
Dallas Stars coach Glen Gulutzan said the team must stick with it now.
Wild forward Matt Boldy said the team is confident and dismissed frustration.
Game 4 airs Saturday at 5:30 p.m. ET on HBO MAX, Victory+, truTV, TBS, SNP, SNW, SNO and TVAS, while Sportsnet and Sportsnet+ stream all playoff games.

History

Historical Context

The NHL's 1967 expansion doubled the league's size from six to twelve teams, marking the end of the Original Six era. This significant growth included franchises like the Los Angeles Kings and Minnesota North Stars, driven by fears of rival leagues and the desire for lucrative TV contracts. The expansion laid the groundwork for the NHL's evolution, leading to increased popularity and competitive playoff dynamics.

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Stars OT Victory

The Dallas Stars beat the Minnesota Wild 4-3 in double overtime on April 23, 2026, at Grand Casino Arena in Saint Paul.
Stars forward Wyatt Johnston scored the power-play winner at 12:10 of the second overtime.
Stars forward Jason Robertson scored early, giving him a goal in each of the series’ first three games.
The Stars’ power play was 3-for-8 (35.3%) in the series, ranking second in the regular season.

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