Wild beat Stars 5-2 for first playoff series win in 11 years
The Minnesota Wild defeated the Dallas Stars 5-2 in Game 6 to secure their first playoff series win in 11 years. Quinn Hughes scored twice and added an assist, leading the Wild to face the Colorado Avalanche in the second round. Minnesota outperformed Dallas at even strength throughout the series, winning three consecutive games after trailing 2-1.
- ▪Quinn Hughes scored two goals and had an assist in the Wild's 5-2 Game 6 victory over the Dallas Stars.
- ▪The Wild won their first playoff series since 2013, ending a streak of eight consecutive first-round losses.
- ▪Minnesota outscored Dallas 17-5 at even strength in the series, including 12-4 at five-on-five.
- ▪Matt Boldy scored two empty-net goals in the third period to seal the win.
- ▪Vladimir Tarasenko recorded his 50th career playoff goal with a backhander in the second period.
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Open this photo in gallery:Minnesota Wild defenceman Quinn Hughes, second from the left, celebrates with teammates after scoring during the third period of Game 6 against the Dallas Stars.Bailey Hillesheim/The Associated PressShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountQuinn Hughes led Minnesota to its first playoff series victory in 11 years, scoring twice in the Wild’s 5-2 victory over the Dallas Stars in Game 6 on Thursday night.Minnesota will face Presidents Trophy winner Colorado in the second round. The Avalanche have not played since sweeping Los Angeles on Sunday.The Wild won a playoff series for the first time in 10 tries since 2015.
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