Stars Edge Wild in Saint Paul Showdown
Dallas Stars arrived at the Grand Casino Arena in Saint Paul, Minnesota, and left with a 2-1 victory over the host Minnesota Wild on Saturday, September 26, 2026. The visiting team demonstrated resilience against a home crowd of 15,645, securing a win that improved their record to 4-0-0 with eight points. Conversely, the Wild dropped to a 1-2-1 record with three points following the loss.
The game featured tight competition, with the lead changing hands once before Dallas maintained their advantage into the third period.
Faksa Opens Scoring, Wild Respond
The first period was defined by an early strike from the visitors. Radek Faksa broke the deadlock with a wrist shot, assisted by Oskar Bäck and Joel Kiviranta. This goal gave Dallas a 1-0 lead heading into the intermission.
The second period brought immediate momentum for the home side. Joel Eriksson Ek tallied the Wild's only goal of the night, also via a wrist shot. His effort was supported by assists from Blake Coleman and Matt Boldy.
The equalizer tied the game at 1-1, setting the stage for a decisive late second-period play.
Harley Delivers Decisive Strike
With the score level, the Stars struck again in the second period to reclaim the lead. Thomas Harley scored the game-winner with a wrist shot, assisted by Mikko Rantanen and Jamie Benn. This goal extended Dallas's lead to 2-1.
The remainder of the game saw both teams engage in defensive play, resulting in a scoreless third period. The final score remained 2-1 in favor of the Stars. The performance highlighted the depth of the Dallas roster, with multiple players contributing to the offensive output.
Statistical Highlights and Final Standings
Joel Eriksson Ek led the Minnesota Wild with one goal and one point. Matt Boldy contributed one assist for the home team. For the Dallas Stars, Radek Faksa recorded one goal and one point, while Jamie Benn added one assist.
The statistical lines reflect a balanced effort from both sides, though the Stars' ability to close out the second period proved decisive. The attendance figure of 15,645 underscores the interest in the matchup at the Grand Casino Arena. The result stands as a significant win for the visiting Dallas Stars, who now hold a perfect 4-0-0 season record.
The Minnesota Wild continue their season with a 1-2-1 record. No further series context or playoff implications are provided in the official game data.
Sources
ESPN
