Faksa, Harley Lead Stars Past Wild in Saint Paul

Unstoppable Start

The Dallas Stars opened their slate with a decisive edge, securing a 2-1 victory over the Minnesota Wild at Grand Casino Arena. Radek Faksa provided the initial spark, netting his first goal of the campaign in the opening period to give the visitors an early advantage.

His wrist shot found the back of the net, assisted by Oskar Bäck and Joel Kiviranta, establishing a 1-0 lead that set the tone for the contest.

Wild Responds

Minnesota fought back to level the score in the second period. Joel Eriksson Ek tied the game at 1-1 with a wrist shot of his own. Blake Coleman and Matt Boldy contributed assists on the goal, silencing the home crowd momentarily as they erased Dallas’s early lead. The momentum shifted briefly as the Wild took control, but Dallas remained poised to strike again.

Harley Seals the Win

Dallas reasserted its dominance later in the second period when Thomas Harley broke through for his second goal. Mikko Rantanen and Jamie Benn were credited with assists on the play, restoring the Stars’ one-goal advantage at 2-1. The final period remained scoreless, preserving Dallas’s narrow margin.

Faksa finished with a goal and an assist, while Harley added another marker, ensuring the visiting team did not leave Saint Paul empty-handed.

Records Update

The win improves Dallas to 4-0-0, earning eight points on the season. They remain perfect through their first four games. Minnesota falls to 1-2-1, accumulating three points in their first four contests. The game drew an attendance of 15,645 spectators to the Saint Paul venue on Saturday, September 26, 2026.

Sources

ESPN