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Johansson scores 2, Boldy has goal and assist in Wild’s 5-2 win to snap Stars’ 11-game point streak
Marcus Johansson scored twice, Matt Boldy had a goal and two assists, and the Minnesota Wild beat the Dallas Stars 5-2.
Last season Jiricek suffered a spleen injury that ended his season early. The MN Wild envisioned a scenario in which they improved upon Jiricek’s skating and got him to a place where he could be a top contributor on the ice.
Kirill Kaprizov is expected to play for the Minnesota Wild against the Washington Capitals tonight, anchoring their top line. The superstar forward has been the team's offensive engine, boasting 20 goals and 17 assists this season.
Thursday was Minnesota's first regulation win over Dallas since Nov. 18, 2021. The Stars had been 10-0-5 in their 15 games against the Wild.
The victory came less than 24 hours after the Wild shocked the hockey world, trading for star defenseman Quinn Hughes, who arrives on Sunday.