The Stars snapped a nine-game winless streak, thanks to a pair of goals either side of the break, and clinched a playoff berth in the process.

For the first time in months, the Stars have multiple goals in a game - and now they have a two-goal lead to protect in the second half, not one.

Minnesota has made three changes from its Saturday team, as the Stars play at home for the second time in four days.

The Stars are mired in the middle of a run of nine games without a win, including four consecutive draws (three of them at home) - but still have a chance to lock up a playoff spot.

For the third straight week, Minnesota couldn't hold a one-goal lead in the second half - and will have to wait at least one more week to clinch a playoff berth.

At halftime, the Minnesota Stars lead FC Edmonton 1-0 - in a replay of the previous two weeks for Minnesota, two games in which the Stars finished with a 1-1 draw.

Loan signing Jamie Watson starts in midfield for Minnesota, as the Stars start four attacking players in an attempt to find a few goals.

With just four games left in the season, the Minnesota Stars are close to wrapping up a playoff berth as they take on Edmonton at home on Saturday.