In a decisive Game 6, the Minnesota Wild triumphed over the Dallas Stars with a score of 5-2, securing their first playoff series victory in 11 years. Quinn Hughes, who was acquired from the Vancouver Canucks in December, was instrumental in the win, scoring two goals and providing an assist. The Wild's victory ends a long streak of playoff disappointments, as they had lost their previous 10 playoff series since 2015. In the third period, Hughes broke a tie with a goal that deflected off Stars defenseman Ilya Lyubshkin, paving the way for Matt Boldy to score two empty-net goals, bringing his total to six in the series. The Wild's performance was notable for their dominance at even strength, outscoring the Stars 17-5 in that regard throughout the series. Minnesota will now prepare to face the Presidents Trophy-winning Colorado Avalanche in the next round.