Wild recall defenceman Mike Reilly ahead of Game 3

Jamie Benn scores the game-winner on a breakaway and the Stars defeat the Minnesota Wild 2-1 to take a 2-0 series lead on Saturday.

ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota Wild have recalled defenceman Mike Reilly from Iowa of the AHL.

The Wild trail Dallas 2-0 in their best-of-seven playoff series. Reilly was recalled on Sunday and is expected to be ready if needed for Game 3 in Minnesota on Monday night.

The 22-year-old Reilly had one goal and six assists in 29 games for the Wild this season.

The Wild also announced that Iowa forward Christoph Bertschy was being loaned to Switzerland for the world championships that will take place in Russia next month. Bertschy played in three games for the Wild and scored 11 goals in 72 games with Iowa.

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