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Minnesota Wild 5-2 Dallas Stars, NHL: Quinn Hughes Steers Side To Second Round

Quinn Hughes led Minnesota to its first playoff series victory in 11 years, scoring twice in the Wild’s 5-2 victory over the Dallas Stars in Game 6 on Thursday night. Minnesota will face Presidents’ Trophy winner Colorado in the second round. The Avalanche has not played since sweeping Los Angeles on Sunday. The Wild won a playoff series for the first time in 10 tries since 2015. They lost to Dallas in the first round in 2016 and 2023. New York’s 51-point win tied for the sixth-largest margin of victory in NBA postseason history.

Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger (29) is greeted by teammates after they lost Game 6 in the first round of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series against the Minnesota Wild, in St. Paul, Minnesota. | Photo: AP/Bailey Hillesheim
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The Minnesota Wild and the Dallas Stars shake hands after Game 6 in the first round of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series in St. Paul, Minnesota.
The Minnesota Wild and the Dallas Stars shake hands after Game 6 in the first round of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series in St. Paul, Minnesota. | Photo: AP/Bailey Hillesheim
Minnesota Wild players celebrate after wining Game 6 in the first round of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series against the Dallas Stars, in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Minnesota Wild players celebrate after wining Game 6 in the first round of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series against the Dallas Stars, in St. Paul, Minnesota. | Photo: AP/Bailey Hillesheim
Minnesota Wild left wing Matt Boldy (12) celebrates with defenseman Jake Middleton (5) after scoring his second goal during the third period of Game 6 in the first round of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series against the Dallas Stars, in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Minnesota Wild left wing Matt Boldy (12) celebrates with defenseman Jake Middleton (5) after scoring his second goal during the third period of Game 6 in the first round of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series against the Dallas Stars, in St. Paul, Minnesota. | Photo: AP/Bailey Hillesheim
Minnesota Wild left wing Matt Boldy (12) shoots and scores during the third period of Game 6 in the first round of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series against the Dallas Stars, in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Minnesota Wild left wing Matt Boldy (12) shoots and scores during the third period of Game 6 in the first round of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series against the Dallas Stars, in St. Paul, Minnesota. | Photo: AP/Bailey Hillesheim
Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen, left, and Minnesota Wild left wing Matt Boldy (12) battle for the puck during the third period of Game 6 in the first round of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen, left, and Minnesota Wild left wing Matt Boldy (12) battle for the puck during the third period of Game 6 in the first round of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series in St. Paul, Minnesota. | Photo: AP/Bailey Hillesheim
Minnesota Wild goaltender Jesper Wallstedt (30) makes a save during the second period of Game 6 in the first round of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series against the Dallas Stars, in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Minnesota Wild goaltender Jesper Wallstedt (30) makes a save during the second period of Game 6 in the first round of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series against the Dallas Stars, in St. Paul, Minnesota. | Photo: AP/Bailey Hillesheim
Dallas Stars center Wyatt Johnston (53) celebrates with teammates after scoring on Minnesota Wild goaltender Jesper Wallstedt during the second period of Game 6 in the first round of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Dallas Stars center Wyatt Johnston (53) celebrates with teammates after scoring on Minnesota Wild goaltender Jesper Wallstedt during the second period of Game 6 in the first round of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series in St. Paul, Minnesota. | Photo: AP/Bailey Hillesheim
Minnesota Wild left wing Marcus Foligno (17) stands over Dallas Stars center Oskar Bäck (10) during the second period of Game 6 in the first round of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Minnesota Wild left wing Marcus Foligno (17) stands over Dallas Stars center Oskar Bäck (10) during the second period of Game 6 in the first round of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series in St. Paul, Minnesota. | Photo: AP/Bailey Hillesheim
Minnesota Wild fans cheer during the third period of Game 6 in the first round of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series against the Dallas Stars, in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Minnesota Wild fans cheer during the third period of Game 6 in the first round of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series against the Dallas Stars, in St. Paul, Minnesota. | Photo: AP/Bailey Hillesheim
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