dailyloe.com – On April 23, 2026, Wyatt Johnston scored a crucial goal in the second overtime, leading the Dallas Stars to a 4-3 victory over the Minnesota Wild. This win gives the Stars a 2-1 lead in their first-round playoff series.
Johnston’s goal came at 12:10 of the second overtime on a power-play deflection. Matt Duchene had earlier tied the game for Dallas in the third period, preventing a potential short-handed goal for Minnesota.
The Wild struggled on power plays during the game, finishing 1-for-7. The Stars capitalized on a delay-of-game penalty against Danila Yurov, allowing Johnston to score his third goal in three games.
Johnston reflected on his goal, stating, “It’s kind of a little blurry, but just trying to get to the net and just trying to get my stick on the puck.” He achieved a career-high 45 goals during the regular season.
Radek Faksa also had a close opportunity in the second overtime, but his shot slid across the crease without entering the net. The game showcased both teams’ efforts as they battled for playoff supremacy.
