In Game 3 of their first-round playoff series on Friday, the Minnesota Wild secured a 5-1 victory against the Dallas Stars, taking a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven Stanley Cup playoff series. Mats Zuccarello was a standout performer for the Wild, scoring two goals, while Ryan Hartman added a goal and two assists to the tally. (The Rink Live)
Wild fans made their presence felt, particularly towards Ryan Suter, as they chanted “Suter Sucks” during the game. Suter, who currently plays for the Stars, previously played with the Wild for seven seasons before departing for Dallas. (Sportskeeda)
The Vikings tight end room was also in attendance at the game and made an appearance on the scoreboard, chugging beers. (Vikings Wire)
In other news, the Wild announced that forward Sammy Walker has been recalled from Iowa by the National Hockey League (NHL) club. (NHL.com)
Despite being shorthanded for all but one shift, the Wild still managed to take the lead in the series against the Stars. (The Brunswick News)
As the Wild continue on in their playoff run, fans can look forward to seeing more exciting performances from Zuccarello and Hartman, as well as potential returns from reinforcements. (12 News)
