Wild dominate Stars to take 2-1 series lead

The Minnesota Wild took down the Dallas Stars 5-1 in Game 3 of their Western Conference Quarterfinals series on Friday night. The victory gives Minnesota 2-1 lead in the best-of-7 series.

The Wild were led by Mats Zuccarello’s two goals and a three point night from Ryan Hartman on one goal and two assists. Marcus Johansson and Marcus Foligno each scored as well for Minnesota. Filip Gustavsson was nearly perfect in net saving 23 of the 24 shots he faced.

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GOAL#MNWILD | #GritFirst pic.twitter.com/1RnEu0f0Uy

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GOAL!!!

3-1 lead for the #MNWILD pic.twitter.com/lTIagoBq4S

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Luke Glendening scores Dallas’ lone goal.

Ryan Hartman, Marcus Foligno, Mats Zuccarello, and Dean Evason met with media after the game:

Ryan Hartman had his first career three-point playoff game in the Game 3 win over Dallas. Hartman spoke with @Gorgamatic21 after the game. #MNWILD pic.twitter.com/fP7ud5Icbc

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Marcus Foligno and Mats Zuccarello addressed the media after the Game 3 win over the Dallas Stars. #MNWILD | #GritFirst pic.twitter.com/6BwUoPgkaA

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"It was a real good effort mentally and obviously physically."

The bench boss spoke with the media after the 5-1 win. #MNWILD | #NHL pic.twitter.com/yiMQKSRfom

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Game 4 is set for Sunday evening with puck drop slated for 5:30 p.m. Game coverage will be available on Bally Sports North and TBS.