ST. PAUL, Minn. — In a nail-biting match, Marco Rossi scored a power-play goal just 58 seconds into overtime, securing a 3-2 win for the Minnesota Wild against the Dallas Stars on Sunday. This victory snapped the Wild`s four-game losing streak.

Matt Boldy played a pivotal role in the Wild`s win. After scoring in the third period and assisting on Marcus Foligno`s go-ahead goal, Boldy drew a tripping penalty from Jason Robertson, setting up a crucial 4-on-3 power play. Boldy and Mats Zuccarello then assisted Rossi`s game-winning tap-in.

For the Stars, Thomas Harley managed to tie the game with 6:55 left in regulation. His shot from the blue line deflected off Wild defender Zach Bogosian and into the net.

Wild goalie Filip Gustavsson was solid in net, stopping 23 shots. This win is vital for Minnesota as they are currently ahead of Calgary by six points in the race for the final Western Conference playoff spot.

With only four games remaining for the Wild, their upcoming game at Calgary on Friday is highly anticipated. The Flames have six games left to play.

Earlier in the game, Jason Robertson scored his 34th goal of the season, assisted by Mikko Rantanen, giving Dallas an initial lead. This was after the Stars` impressive seven-game winning streak was broken the previous day by Pittsburgh.

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Key Takeaways

Stars: These consecutive losses are a setback for Dallas, costing them a chance to overtake Winnipeg for the Western Conference lead. They now trail the Jets by three points, with both teams having five games remaining.

Wild: Despite missing key forwards Kirill Kaprizov and Joel Eriksson Ek, and now defenseman Jake Middleton due to an upper body injury, Minnesota showed resilience in this crucial game.

Turning Point

Matt Boldy`s goal was a significant moment. He capitalized on a loose puck in the slot, scoring the Wild`s first goal against Oettinger in over 103 minutes of play. Oettinger had previously shut out the Wild in their March 24th game in Dallas.