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Wild Edge Stars 4-2, Lead Series 3-2

4/30/2026

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**Wild Take Series Lead**

The Minnesota Wild beat the Dallas Stars 4-2 on Tuesday, taking a 3-2 series lead.
Matt Boldy scored the power-play goal in the final minute of the second period after a goalie-interference challenge.
Rookie goalie Jesper Wallstedt made 20 saves, 11 in the third period, as the Wild allowed three even-strength goals.
The Stars’ shooting percentage dropped from 13.2 % to 8.0 % in the playoffs.

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**Benn Fined**

The NHL fined Dallas captain Jamie Benn $2,604.17 for his cross-check on Ryan Hartman in Game 5.
The $2,604.17 fine will go to the Players’ Emergency Assistance Fund after both players received minor penalties, creating a 4-on-4.
Benn averages just over 14 minutes of ice time this postseason, has a minus-5 rating tied for fourth-worst, and previously served a two-game suspension in 2023 for a cross-check on Mark Stone.

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**Wild Take Series Lead**

The Minnesota Wild beat the Dallas Stars 4-2 on Tuesday, taking a 3-2 series lead.
Matt Boldy scored the power-play goal in the final minute of the second period after a goalie-interference challenge.
Rookie goalie Jesper Wallstedt made 20 saves, 11 in the third period, as the Wild allowed three even-strength goals.
The Stars’ shooting percentage dropped from 13.2 % to 8.0 % in the playoffs.

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