First round Wild-Dallas series could be a conference final
By Kyle Stokes
Published on April 17, 2026.
The Minnesota Wild is set to face the Dallas Stars in a first-round playoff series, which could potentially be a potential conference final. The Wild has lost nine consecutive playoff series to the opposition. Since trading for Quinn Hughes, the team believes their Stanley Cup window is now wide open and any path to victory will likely involve Dallas and/or Colorado. The series is expected to be a significant showcase for the sport.
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