Dallas Stars Survive Wild Comeback for 2-1 Victory

Game Summary

The Dallas Stars secured a narrow 2-1 victory over the Minnesota Wild at Grand Casino Arena in Saint Paul on Saturday, September 26, 2026. The win preserves Dallas’s perfect record while handing Minnesota its second loss of the early season. Radek Faksa opened the scoring for the visitors, but Joel Eriksson Ek leveled the contest before Thomas Harley delivered the decisive strike.

First Period Action

Dallas established early control in the opening frame, capitalizing on offensive pressure to take a 1-0 lead. Radek Faksa recorded his first goal of the season, finding the back of the net with a wrist shot. The play was assisted by Oskar Bäck and Joel Kiviranta, giving the Stars an early advantage that they carried into the second period.

Second Period Shift

The momentum shifted in the middle frame as Minnesota answered quickly. Joel Eriksson Ek tied the game at 1-1 with a wrist shot of his own, marking his first goal and point of the season. Blake Coleman and Matt Boldy provided the secondary assists on the equalizer, shifting the energy in Saint Paul.

However, Dallas regained the lead later in the period. Thomas Harley scored his second goal of the year, restoring the Stars’ one-goal advantage. Mikko Rantanen and Jamie Benn were credited with the assists on the play. Harley’s goal proved to be the game-winner, as neither team could find the back of the net for the remainder of regulation.

Final Score and Records

The final score stood at 2-1 in favor of Dallas. Faksa and Harley accounted for all goals for the Stars, while Eriksson Ek led Minnesota with a goal. The attendance at Grand Casino Arena was recorded at 15,645. With this result, the Dallas Stars improved their record to 4-0-0, earning eight points. The Minnesota Wild fell to 1-2-1, accumulating three points in the standings.

Sources

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