Stars bounce Wild in 6 with 4-1 win behind Hintz, Oettinger

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Jake Oettinger had the privilege of playing in front of his family and the thrill of backstopping the Dallas Stars to a clinching win in his native Minnesota.

Ryan Suter had the satisfaction of beating his former team that bought out his contract two years ago.

Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger, second from right, celebrates with teammates following their 4-1 win over the Minnesota Wild in Game 6 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series Friday, April 28, 2023, in St. Paul, Minn. The Stars won the series.  (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

The Stars had all kinds of reasons to cherish this victory, including a little extra rest.

Roope Hintz got Dallas going early, Oettinger stonewalled his home-state team again and the Stars eliminated the Wild 4-1 in Game 6 of their first-round NHL playoff series on Friday night.

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"I think the guys knew how important it was for both of us," Suter said, "and everyone really stepped up and competed hard for us."

Wyatt Johnston and Mason Marchment scored in the second period, when a burst by the Stars — swooping in for the finish — outshot the Wild 18-5. Max Domi had an empty-netter in the final minute.

Minnesota Wild left wing Kirill Kaprizov (97), and goaltender Filip Gustavsson (32) leave the ice after the team's 4-1 loss to the Dallas Stars in Game 6 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series Friday, April 28, 2023, in St. Paul, Minn.  (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Oettinger made 22 saves for the Stars, who advanced to face the Colorado-Seattle winner. The Avalanche beat the Kraken on Friday to force