Minnesota Wild at Dallas Stars
NHL game between the Minnesota Wild and the Dallas Stars on Oct 14, 2025. Final score: Minnesota Wild 2, Dallas Stars 5.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 14, 2025 |
| Venue | American Airlines Center |
| Minnesota Wild score | 2 |
| Dallas Stars score | 5 |
Shot charts, expected goals (xG), Game Score and advanced box scores for this game are available on Hockey Alchemy.
Three Stars by Game Score
Ranked by Game Score, which rolls goals, assists, shot quality, play-driving and penalties into one number — so the best player is chosen by the box score, not by a vote.
| Player | Pos | G | A | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Roope Hintz | C | 1 | 2 | 4 | 19:18 | 1.09 | 2.03 |
| 2nd | Esa Lindell | D | 1 | 1 | 1 | 24:38 | 0.04 | 1.54 |
| 3rd | Wyatt Johnston | C | 1 | 1 | 3 | 20:16 | 1.10 | 1.39 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Minnesota Wild–Dallas Stars) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 05:37 | DAL | Esa Lindell | Roope Hintz, Miro Heiskanen | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 16:18 | DAL | Wyatt Johnston | Roope Hintz, Mikko Rantanen | 5v4 | 0–2 |
| 2nd 01:31 | DAL | Matt Duchene | Mavrik Bourque, Thomas Harley | 5v4 | 0–3 |
| 3rd 03:50 | MIN | Matt Boldy | Zeev Buium, Kirill Kaprizov | 4v5 | 1–3 |
| 3rd 13:04 | MIN | Kirill Kaprizov | Zeev Buium, Vladimir Tarasenko | 4v5 | 2–3 |
| 3rd 18:18 | DAL | Radek Faksa | Jason Robertson, Tyler Seguin | 5v6 | 2–4 |
| 3rd 19:50 | DAL | Roope Hintz | Wyatt Johnston, Esa Lindell | 5v6 | 2–5 |
Team Comparison
| Minnesota Wild | Dallas Stars | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 5 |
| Shots on goal | 41 | 25 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.83 | 3.09 |
| High-danger shots | 11 | 15 |
| Corsi % | 56.7% | 43.3% |
| Power play | 2/4 | 2/2 |
| Faceoff % | 46.0% | 54.0% |
| Hits | 26 | 15 |
| Blocks | 16 | 17 |
| Giveaways | 11 | 15 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 5 |
Minnesota Wild Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirill Kaprizov | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 24:42 | 1.46 | 1.29 |
| Zeev Buium | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 20:57 | 0.08 | 1.23 |
| Matt Boldy | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 25:57 | 1.67 | 0.85 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:02 | 0.06 | 0.64 |
| Yakov Trenin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:06 | 0.11 | 0.45 |
| Danila Yurov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:08 | 0.00 | 0.25 |
| Jared Spurgeon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:27 | 0.01 | 0.20 |
| Zach Bogosian | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:08 | 0.02 | 0.15 |
| Marcus Foligno | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:41 | 0.20 | 0.10 |
| Brock Faber | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 23:27 | 0.05 | 0.10 |
| Vinnie Hinostroza | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9:16 | 0.16 | 0.10 |
| Marcus Johansson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:27 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Jonas Brodin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:23 | 0.02 | 0.00 |
| Liam Ohgren | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:59 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Marco Rossi | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:44 | 0.06 | 0.00 |
| Joel Eriksson Ek | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21:03 | 0.33 | -0.10 |
| Ryan Hartman | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 15:15 | 0.17 | -0.10 |
| Jake Middleton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:20 | 0.00 | -0.22 |
Dallas Stars Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roope Hintz | C | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 19:18 | 1.09 | 2.03 |
| Esa Lindell | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 24:38 | 0.04 | 1.54 |
| Wyatt Johnston | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 20:16 | 1.10 | 1.39 |
| Radek Faksa | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15:46 | 0.62 | 0.80 |
| Thomas Harley | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 22:54 | 0.16 | 0.79 |
| Matt Duchene | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 9:45 | 0.95 | 0.75 |
| Mikko Rantanen | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 21:35 | 0.37 | 0.74 |
| Mavrik Bourque | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12:54 | 0.06 | 0.69 |
| Miro Heiskanen | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 21:42 | 0.05 | 0.69 |
| Tyler Seguin | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:02 | 0.25 | 0.64 |
| Jason Robertson | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 18:39 | 0.27 | 0.64 |
| Lian Bichsel | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:26 | 0.00 | 0.30 |
| Nathan Bastian | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:39 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Sam Steel | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:51 | 0.08 | 0.10 |
| Nils Lundkvist | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:47 | 0.00 | -0.15 |
| Justin Hryckowian | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:27 | 0.02 | -0.15 |
| Colin Blackwell | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:40 | 0.00 | -0.30 |
| Alexander Petrovic | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:39 | 0.00 | -1.22 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filip Gustavsson | Minnesota Wild | 20 | 23 | 87.0% | -1.36 | L |
| Jake Oettinger | Dallas Stars | 39 | 41 | 95.1% | 0.02 | W |
Analysis
The Dallas Stars defeated the Minnesota Wild 5–2 on Oct 14, 2025.
Dallas Stars generated 3.09 expected goals to Minnesota Wild's 1.83 — the run of play matched the result, with Dallas Stars earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Roope Hintz led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.03 on 1 goal, 2 assists, 4 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Minnesota Wild vs Dallas Stars game?
The Dallas Stars beat the Minnesota Wild 5–2 on Oct 14, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Dallas Stars 5, Minnesota Wild 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Roope Hintz led all skaters at 2.03, on 1G, 2A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Dallas Stars generated 3.09 expected goals and Minnesota Wild generated 1.83, so Dallas Stars created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Minnesota Wild put 41 shots on goal and Dallas Stars put 25. High-danger chances went 11 to 15.