STAR TRIBUNE'S THREE STARS
1. Jake Oettinger, Stars: The former Lakeville North goalie had 22 saves.
2. Wyatt Johnston, Stars: The center's second-period goal emerged as the game-winner.
3. Roope Hintz, Stars: The center opened the scoring on Dallas' first shot.
BY THE NUMBERS
0 Goals during two Wild power plays.
7 Consecutive playoff series lost by the Wild.
114:06 Shutout streak for Oettinger before Frederick Gaudreau scored in the third period.
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