Minnesota tightens grip on Dallas in Stanley Cup playoffs, one win from clinching series

Minnesota goalie Jesper Wallstedt had a rough start in tonight's game in Texas. The home team only had five shots on goal in the first period, but one did find its way over the Swedish goalie's left shin guard.

Minnesota continued to dominate the game before Dallas woke up in the third period, but Minnesota managed both to hold off Dallas and to add an empty-net goal. The final score was 4–2 and Minnesota now leads the series 3–2.

Jesper Wallstedt made a total of 20 saves in tonight's match.

Facts: This is how last night's playoff matches went

Round of 16:

Dallas – Minnesota 2–4 (Minnesota leads the series 3–2)

Buffalo–Boston 1–2 (3–2)

Edmonton–Anaheim 4–1 (2–3)