ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Dallas Stars saw their playoff run cut short in a 5-2 loss to the Minnesota Wild, who secured their first series win in 11 years.
Dallas struggled to keep pace, undone by defensive lapses and missed chances in key moments. The Stars showed brief life offensively but couldn’t sustain pressure as Minnesota answered every push.
Built for a deeper run, Dallas exits early with questions about consistency when it matters most. The core remains strong, but the offseason now brings added urgency to turn promise into postseason results.
