[Recap/Boxscore](https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/2022030162)
###Boxscore
|Teams|1st|2nd|3rd|Total|
|:–:|:–:|:–:|:–:|:–:|
|[](/r/wildhockey)|1|2|0|3|
|[](/r/dallasstars)|2|4|1|7|
###Team Stats
|Team|Shots|Hits|Blocked|FO Wins|Giveaways|Takeaways|Power Plays|
|:–:|:–:|:–:|:–:|:–:|:–:|:–:|:–:|
|[](/r/wildhockey)|26|46|18|43.8%|15|6|1/5|
|[](/r/dallasstars)|31|21|15|56.2%|11|4|3/7|
###Goal Summary
|Period|Time|Team|Strength|Description|
|:–:|:–:|:–:|:–:|:–:|
|1st|04:14|[](/r/dallasstars)|Short Handed|[Roope Hintz (2) Wrist Shot, assists: Joel Kiviranta (1)](https://hlslive-wsczoominwestus.med.nhl.com/editor/7da629e8-de77-4880-93f4-520f85334bd8.mp4)|
|1st|11:20|[](/r/dallasstars)|Power Play|[Tyler Seguin (1) Tip-In, assists: Jason Robertson (1), Miro Heiskanen (2)](https://hlslive-wsczoominwestus.med.nhl.com/editor/ef3424b8-370f-4587-bd67-ddbda9eed767.mp4)|
|1st|16:11|[](/r/wildhockey)|Even|[Oskar Sundqvist (1) Deflected, assists: Gustav Nyquist (2), Matt Dumba (1)](https://hlslive-wsczoominwestus.med.nhl.com/editor/ebc360e9-3294-4ffc-b800-9a74de06a309.mp4)|
|2nd|04:07|[](/r/dallasstars)|Power Play|[Jamie Benn (1) Wrist Shot, assists: Roope Hintz (1), Miro Heiskanen (3)](https://hlslive-wsczoominwestus.med.nhl.com/editor/52f992db-641c-4bb7-acf7-dd0ada91c163.mp4)|
|2nd|05:34|[](/r/dallasstars)|Even|[Evgenii Dadonov (1) Backhand, assists: Wyatt Johnston (1), Jamie Benn (2)](https://hlslive-wsczoominwestus.med.nhl.com/editor/6961a84d-5165-4700-8507-3a58c74779fb.mp4)|
|2nd|11:54|[](/r/wildhockey)|Power Play|[Marcus Johansson (1) Backhand, assists: Matt Boldy (1), Mats Zuccarello (2)](https://hlslive-wsczoominwestus.med.nhl.com/editor/8e54f6e0-ed19-454d-a834-b9a0e7470d0d.mp4)|
|2nd|12:05|[](/r/wildhockey)|Even|[Frederick Gaudreau (1) Backhand, assists: Gustav Nyquist (3)](https://hlslive-wsczoominwestus.med.nhl.com/editor/a86da74e-da34-4ae1-8e60-be983c8214a2.mp4)|
|2nd|16:08|[](/r/dallasstars)|Even|[Evgenii Dadonov (2) Tip-In, assists: Miro Heiskanen (4), Wyatt Johnston (2)](https://hlslive-wsczoominwestus.med.nhl.com/editor/46d98dea-e6d6-4a40-a11a-617a1cb9ed26.mp4)|
|2nd|16:56|[](/r/dallasstars)|Even|[Roope Hintz (3) Wrist Shot, assists: none](https://hlslive-wsczoominwestus.med.nhl.com/editor/7523572c-8b57-49d3-9599-66888ad452be.mp4)|
|3rd|12:16|[](/r/dallasstars)|Power Play|[Roope Hintz (4) Tip-In, assists: Jason Robertson (2), Miro Heiskanen (5)](https://hlslive-wsczoominwestus.med.nhl.com/editor/d0bf5d3c-755e-419e-9df1-41eca2df0f9a.mp4)|
###Penalty Summary
|Period|Time|Team|Type|Min|Description|
|:–:|:–:|:-:|:–:|:–:|:–:|
|1st|03:38|[](/r/dallasstars)|Minor|2|Wyatt Johnston Hooking against Sam Steel|
|1st|07:50|[](/r/wildhockey)|Minor|4|Jake Middleton Hi stick – double minor against Max Domi|
|2nd|03:48|[](/r/wildhockey)|Minor|2|Jon Merrill Cross-checking against Jamie Benn|
|2nd|10:31|[](/r/dallasstars)|Minor|2|Jani Hakanpää Holding against Jake Middleton|
|2nd|17:51|[](/r/wildhockey)|Minor|2|Kirill Kaprizov Tripping against Radek Faksa|
|3rd|03:45|[](/r/dallasstars)|Minor|2|Roope Hintz Interference against Marcus Johansson|
|3rd|06:28|[](/r/dallasstars)|Minor|2|Thomas Harley Interference against Brandon Duhaime|
|3rd|09:05|[](/r/wildhockey)|Minor|2|Ryan Reaves Slashing against Colin Miller|
|3rd|11:12|[](/r/wildhockey)|Minor|2|Frederick Gaudreau Tripping against Mason Marchment|
|3rd|14:27|[](/r/dallasstars)|Misconduct|10|Max Domi Misconduct|
|3rd|14:27|[](/r/wildhockey)|Misconduct|10|Kirill Kaprizov Misconduct|
|3rd|14:27|[](/r/dallasstars)|Minor|2|Jani Hakanpää Cross-checking against Sam Steel|
|3rd|17:08|[](/r/wildhockey)|Misconduct|10|Marcus Foligno Misconduct|
|3rd|17:32|[](/r/wildhockey)|Misconduct|10|Ryan Reaves Misconduct|
|3rd|19:16|[](/r/wildhockey)|Misconduct|10|Brandon Duhaime Misconduct|
|3rd|19:16|[](/r/dallasstars)|Misconduct|10|Jamie Benn Misconduct|
by HockeyMod
26 Comments
Poor game all around, but I’m going to look on the bright side here. Hopefully this is the final nail in the coffin of which goalie should be starting from Dean’s point of view. Ever since acquiring Fleury, he’s been given way too much priority in the organization. I still think Talbot would have given us a chance last year, and I hope this is the only game Fleury sees the ice this year. The first two games of this series makes it crystal clear who gives this team the best chance to win every game.
Edit to Add: I don’t want this to come across as Fleury slander, because that’s not the intention. He’s had some great performances this season and I love his personality. Unfortunately I think he’s just a step behind at this point in his career and Gus has shown to be the clam, steady, and consistent goalie this team needs.
Simply put, this was another foot off the gas game in the playoffs when the Wild held all the momentum.
Everyone’s performance from Flower out lacked the killer instinct we’ve seen from so many other Wild teams. If this hasn’t been so common place I would forgive it given the injury situation. I can’t forgive not taking a bite out of this team.
There was no sustained physicality to wear the Stars down. Soft response from a “tough team”. Play was sloppy all night and gave the Stars offensive confidence without Pavelski. The Wild did not come out and make a single statement. When they had momentum they wilted in the face of adversity. Dean didn’t make adjustments and galaxy brained the tendy situation. Too many times have we seen this be the hinge point in another first round loss.
The game comes back to St. Paul Fri. The series likely hinges on their response. It isn’t over, and let’s hope it’s a good one.
I’m glad we didn’t put gus in for the 3rd. No need for gus to go through that if our defense is playing so poorly
So…Gus in net Friday?
Still outscoring them 5 on 5.
They still haven’t beat Gus 5 on 5.
We’re going home tied.
I’m good with everything here but these refs
Dean lived up to his reputation.
No matter how you slice it.. I hate to be that guy but I don’t see a world where Fleury can play another single game the rest of this season. Don’t re-sign him either.. lol
edit: he is already through next year. fuck. hahaha
I’ve seen this one before, this is where we lose our heads and never get them back for the rest of the series.
Whatever. Doesn’t matter, don’t care. Best of 5.
Y’all gotta stand up for Kap and protect him. Fucking embarrassing.
game 3 on friday at home. i’ve never been more ready to scream and boo suter at the same time. also gonna try a truly
Oh well. Come back for game 3. Coming home tied 1-1 is still a W in my book
Fuck Ryan Suter
I don’t think it would be physically possible for ESPN to jerk off Dallas anymore than it did tonight. Holy flying fuck it’s absolutely ridiculous.
That said, I’ll make sure to get plenty fucking litty titty on Friday and bring the noise from the upper deck. Fuck Norm Green, fuck the shit ass state of Texas (mfers should try seceding again), and fuck I’m glad we can go to bed at a normal hour at least. Night all!
I get that we need to rest Gus so he can recover, but honestly, I never want to see Fleury in a playoff game again after this embarrassment
Game 3 in the x absolutely gonna be crazy after seeing that
Lol stars fans not even staying to cheer on the victory? Well see you boys Friday
honestly, im not as mad about the score as I am about the refs deciding they weren’t going to show up until the last 2 minutes
Got our butts handed to us. However I can’t imagine how electric this friday will be at the X. Gus gets the start, St. Paul will be buzzin on a friday night, and the boys are PISSED. Someone on either team is getting their ass kicked on friday.
We boo Suter so loud on Friday that he has to get a new hearing aid.
Well the controversy got a whole lot less controversial.
It’s Gustavsson’s net for the rest of the series.
Between us not marking players on our crease, to the refing, to ESPN dogwater commentary tonight, I’m ready to see the boys kick ass in the Xcel
Can you not start the backup again thanks. Also we need ek, hart, and better D.
Hey at least we aren’t making death threats after this loss like Dallas was after their loss
The Wild need to figure out how to stop Dallas’ PP. Plain and simple. Doesn’t help that we are down Ek and Hartman, but special teams needs to show up.
Oh, also according to the Stars sub, we are a “bunch of whiny bitch asses”
2 things can be true:
1) Gus is the starter
2) The team absolutely failed Fleury