Brock Faber’s OT Heroics Lift Wild to Thrilling 3-2 Comeback Win Over Stars

The Minnesota Wild stunned the Dallas Stars with a dramatic 3-2 overtime win at the American Airlines Center on Friday, showcasing their resilience and ability to capitalize in crunch time. The victory came after Brock Faber scored 35 seconds into overtime, finishing a brilliant play that embodied both poise and creativity.

Faber received a pass from Matt Boldy in the high slot, faked a shot to freeze the defense, and skillfully maneuvered around Wyatt Johnston before wrapping the puck around the net for the game-winner. The goal completed Minnesota’s rally from a two-goal deficit and left fans buzzing about Faber’s dynamic performance.

“Unreal,” said forward Marcus Foligno. “Those guys [Rossi, Boldy, and Faber] are just playing so well. That puts a smile on your face for sure. Faber’s so shifty—he doesn’t get enough credit for how good he is laterally.”

The night didn’t start as smoothly for the Wild. The Stars dominated early, jumping to a 2-0 lead. Evgenii Dadonov struck first, converting a breakaway after a lead pass from Johnston. Johnston added a goal of his own in the second period, beating Filip Gustavsson with a wrist shot through traffic. Despite the deficit, Gustavsson kept Minnesota in the game, making 27 saves and standing tall in critical moments.

The Wild turned the tide in the third period, beginning with Jonas Brodin’s goal at 10:36. Brodin’s five-hole shot from the left face-off circle gave Minnesota life, and just under a minute later, Foligno tied it 2-2. A one-timer from Jared Spurgeon deflected off Foligno’s leg and into the net, proving that gritty, determined play can create opportunities in high-pressure situations.

Wild coach John Hynes praised his team’s tenacity. “Getting down by two and finding a way to come back and win in overtime was huge. It shows the toughness and character of this group.”

Meanwhile, the Stars lamented their inability to hold the lead. “Up two in the third, we’ve got to finish games off,” said Wyatt Johnston. “Playing with the lead, you have to stay aggressive without being reckless, and we let them back into it.”

To make matters worse for Dallas, forward Mason Marchment left the game in the first period after taking a puck to the face. He was taken to the hospital, and coach Pete DeBoer later described the situation as “not pretty,” though updates on his condition were not immediately available.

For the Wild, this comeback win highlighted their ability to thrive under pressure and leaned heavily on Gustavsson’s consistency in net and Faber’s flair in overtime. With a 22-10-4 record, Minnesota is showing signs of a team with playoff aspirations, while the Stars, now 20-13-1, face questions about their ability to close out games against divisional rivals.

In a league where every point matters, Minnesota’s refusal to quit could serve as a defining trait as the season progresses.