SHOWDOWN: Minnesota Wild and Dallas Stars BATTLE for Home Ice Advantage

Minnesota Wild and Dallas Stars prepare for a high-stakes playoff clash as the battle for the No. 2 seed reaches its boiling point. Can Wyatt Johnston’s breakout season and the gritty emergence of Justin Ritzkovian push the Stars past a surging Wild squad powered by Kirill Kaprizov, Matt Boldy, and the dynamic addition of Quinn Hughes? Hosts Seth Topal and Joey Erickson break down lineup health, goaltending duels between Filip Gustavsson and Jake Oettinger, and the revitalized penalty kill that’s fueling Minnesota’s late-season surge. They debate whether home ice advantage still matters, dissect each team’s strengths down the middle, and ask which position group could tip this razor-thin matchup. Don't miss this spirited preview of one of the NHL’s most compelling first-round series, with playoff implications and fierce Central Division rivalries at stake. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOStars?sid=YouTube Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every ...