Stars Edge Wild in Saint Paul for Perfect Record

A Defining Night in Saint Paul

The Dallas Stars preserved their pristine record by securing a narrow 2-1 victory over the Minnesota Wild at Grand Casino Arena on Saturday, September 26, 2026. The win keeps Dallas undefeated with four wins from four games, while the home side suffers its second loss of the young campaign.

First Period Breakthrough

Dallas established early control when Radek Faksa found the back of the net to give the visitors a 1-0 advantage. Faksa’s first goal of the season came on a wrist shot, assisted by Oskar Bäck and Joel Kiviranta. The Stars’ offensive pressure was evident from the opening faceoff, but Minnesota managed to weather the initial storm without conceding further in the frame.

Wild Respond, Stars Strike Again

Minnesota answered back in the second period to level the contest. Joel Eriksson Ek tied the game at 1-1 with a wrist shot of his own. Blake Coleman and Matt Boldy provided the assists on the tying goal, giving the home crowd hope for a comeback. However, the momentum shift was short-lived.

Dallas quickly regained the lead later in the second period when Thomas Harley scored his second goal of the season. His wrist shot, powered by assists from Mikko Rantanen and Jamie Benn, restored Dallas’ one-goal advantage at 2-1. The Stars did not allow Minnesota to equalize again, holding firm defensively for the remainder of the regulation period.

Final Standings After Saturday’s Contest

The final score stands at Dallas Stars 2, Minnesota Wild 1. The result improves Dallas’ record to 4-0-0, earning them eight points in the standings. For Minnesota, the loss drops their record to 1-2-1, with three total points. Both teams now look ahead to their next scheduled matchups as the season progresses.

Sources

ESPN