North Stars Beat Toronto, Close In on Playoff Berth
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BLOOMINGTON, Minn. — Gaetan Duchesne ignited a four-goal first-period and the Minnesota North Stars held off the Toronto, 5-4, Monday night to move within one point of a playoff berth.
The victory gives the North Stars a five-point lead over the Detroit Red Wings for the final playoff spot in the Norris Division. Each team has three games left.
Brian Bellows’ 53rd goal extended his goal-scoring streak to a club-record eight games.
It may have been the North Stars’ final regular-season game in the Met Center. Owners George and Gordon Gund have applied to move the team to the San Francisco Bay Area next season.
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