There is no question that both the Dallas Stars and Minnesota knew the importance of coming away with two points in tonight’s match-up. The fans knew it too. Tonight’s game was the closest we’ve come all season to it sounding like a playoff game in the American Airlines Center – and the first period set the tone of a playoff game on the ice, too.
After a scoreless first period, in which both teams seemed to have their share of scoring chances, the Stars offense finally punched one past the Wild goaltender, Alex Stalock.