Stars-Wild live updates: Dallas allows late goal, trails Game 5 heading into third period

The Dallas Stars are back in North Texas with another pivotal game on the docket. The Stars and Minnesota Wild will face off at American Airlines Center on Tuesday night for Game 5 of their Stanley Cup playoff series. Dallas is looking to bounce back after suffering a 3-2 Game 4 loss in overtime on Saturday.
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Game 5 Will Be the Ultimate Test of Whether the Wild Are Different

The date is April 24, 2015. The Minnesota Wild went into Scottrade Center, recovered from an early goal-against from then-superstar Vladimir Tarasenko, and methodically hung four goals on the St. Louis Blues.

Wild's Jesper Wallstedt: Starting in Dallas

Wallstedt is coming off a 43-save performance in Game 4's 3-2 overtime win over Dallas on Saturday. He has posted a 2-2 record in Minnesota's first-round series with a playoff-leading 130 saves on 140 shots.

Minnesota Wild hopeful about Zuccarello's return to ice after Game 1 injury

If he's able to play on Tuesday, it will be a big boost for Minnesota's top line and its top power-play unit.

Minnesota Wild job posting points to new TV and streaming direction

The regional sports network, operated by Main Street (formerly Diamond Sports Group), will be the local broadcast home for the Wild for a maximum of three more games: Tuesday night for Game 5, Thursday for Game 6, and then Saturday if Minnesota's series against Dallas reaches Game 7.

Wild’s fourth line, scoring balance have become much-needed advantage vs. top-heavy Stars

Only five players have scored for the Stars while the Wild have gotten goals from eight, including two huge ones from the fourth line.