Stars' Johnston Scores OT Winner, Takes 2-1 Series Lead

Wyatt Johnston came through big time with a powerplay deflection at 12-10 in the second

overtime, giving the Dallas stars a 4-3 win over.

The Minnesota Wild in Game 3.

That puts Dallas of two games to one in their first round series, after a marathon that

didn't end until 12-54am.

Madduchean tied it up midway through the third on another powerplay, right after his

smart backcheck stopped a sure wild goal.

After a win just one for seven on their powerplays, including two in overtime, while stars

Goli Jic O'Eddinger stood tall with 28.

Saves to keep them alive.

Fans and players are calling it small margins in a thriller, with Johnston now having three

goals in three playoff games.

The 19-year-old, who hit a career high 45 goals this season, just got his stick on Miro

Heiskenin's shot and buried it for the winner.

Goli Jesper Wallstead was sharp with 32 saves, but couldn't stop that tipped puck.

Minnesota has been ice-colded home lately, dropping 17 of their last 23 playoff games there,

and they have an advance since 2015.

This series is far from over though.

Both teams traded chances all night, and with that historical edge for Game 3 winners,

Dallas feels the momentum.

But Minnesota's got fight left for Game 4.

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