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Wild Beat Stars 4-2, One Win From 2015 Return

4/29/2026

Summary

**Wild Beat Stars**

The Minnesota Wild defeated the Dallas Stars 4-2 on April 29, 2026, taking a 3-2 lead in the Western Conference first-round series.
Matt Boldy’s late power-play goal and Mats Zuccarello’s opening tally after a three-game injury absence secured the 4-2 win.
Jesper Wallstedt’s 20 saves and Jake Oettinger’s 24 stops helped the Wild clinch a win that leaves them one victory from advancing to the second round for the first time since 2015.

Summary

**Avalanche Await Opponent**

The Colorado Avalanche will await the Minnesota Wild-Dallas Stars winner to learn their second-round opponent.
The Avalanche have home-ice advantage with Games 1, 2, 5 and 7 scheduled at Ball Arena.
Wild-Stars Game 6 tickets start at $289, with Game 7 tickets in Dallas starting at $196.
The Avalanche completed a 4-0 sweep of the Los Angeles Kings, giving them extra rest.
If the series reaches Game 7, the Avalanche cannot play until May 4 at the earliest.

History

Historical Context

In 1995 the financially strained Quebec Nordiques were sold and relocated to Denver, becoming the Colorado Avalanche. The franchise captured the Stanley Cup in its first season, posting a 48-win record and securing a new arena deal. That relocation legacy echoes today as the 2026 Wild’s 4-2 win over the Dallas Stars fuels renewed fan interest for both the Wild and the Avalanche.

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**Wild Beat Stars**

The Minnesota Wild defeated the Dallas Stars 4-2 on April 29, 2026, taking a 3-2 lead in the Western Conference first-round series.
Matt Boldy’s late power-play goal and Mats Zuccarello’s opening tally after a three-game injury absence secured the 4-2 win.
Jesper Wallstedt’s 20 saves and Jake Oettinger’s 24 stops helped the Wild clinch a win that leaves them one victory from advancing to the second round for the first time since 2015.

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