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 | 1.15 | 1.96 |
| 2nd | Esa Lindell | D | 1 | 1 | 1 | 24:38 | 0.04 | 1.91 |
| 3rd | Jonas Brodin | D | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:23 | 0.02 | 1.83 |
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) | 4.38 | 5.07 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonas Brodin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:23 | 0.02 | 1.83 |
| Brock Faber | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 23:27 | 0.05 | 1.75 |
| Kirill Kaprizov | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 24:42 | 0.64 | 1.47 |
| Yakov Trenin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:06 | 0.11 | 1.33 |
| Matt Boldy | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 25:57 | 0.90 | 1.06 |
| Marcus Foligno | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:41 | 0.20 | 0.92 |
| Ryan Hartman | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 15:15 | 0.23 | 0.81 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:02 | 0.08 | 0.25 |
| Marco Rossi | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:44 | 0.06 | 0.21 |
| Jared Spurgeon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:27 | 0.01 | 0.02 |
| Jake Middleton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:20 | 0.00 | -0.01 |
| Zeev Buium | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 20:57 | 0.09 | -0.07 |
| Marcus Johansson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:27 | 0.00 | -0.15 |
| Joel Eriksson Ek | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21:03 | 0.33 | -0.26 |
| Danila Yurov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:08 | 0.00 | -0.66 |
| Vinnie Hinostroza | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9:16 | 0.16 | -0.77 |
| Liam Ohgren | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:59 | 0.00 | -0.89 |
| Zach Bogosian | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:08 | 0.02 | -0.89 |
Dallas Stars Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roope Hintz | C | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 19:18 | 1.15 | 1.96 |
| Esa Lindell | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 24:38 | 0.04 | 1.91 |
| Wyatt Johnston | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 20:16 | 0.30 | 1.68 |
| Radek Faksa | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15:46 | 0.58 | 1.58 |
| Alexander Petrovic | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:39 | 0.00 | 1.49 |
| Matt Duchene | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 9:45 | 0.14 | 1.09 |
| Mavrik Bourque | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12:54 | 0.06 | 0.92 |
| Thomas Harley | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 22:54 | 0.24 | 0.74 |
| Tyler Seguin | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:02 | 0.25 | 0.61 |
| Colin Blackwell | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:40 | 0.00 | 0.57 |
| Nathan Bastian | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:39 | 0.00 | 0.42 |
| Mikko Rantanen | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 21:35 | 0.46 | 0.36 |
| Sam Steel | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:51 | 0.08 | 0.15 |
| Lian Bichsel | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:26 | 0.00 | 0.14 |
| Miro Heiskanen | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 21:42 | 0.05 | -0.02 |
| Jason Robertson | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 18:39 | 0.27 | -0.25 |
| Justin Hryckowian | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:27 | 0.02 | -0.36 |
| Nils Lundkvist | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:47 | 0.00 | -1.25 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filip Gustavsson | Minnesota Wild | 20 | 23 | 87.0% | 0.39 | L |
| Jake Oettinger | Dallas Stars | 39 | 41 | 95.1% | 2.38 | W |
Analysis
The Dallas Stars defeated the Minnesota Wild 5–2 on Oct 14, 2025.
Dallas Stars generated 5.07 expected goals to Minnesota Wild's 4.38 — 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 1.96 on 1 goal, 2 assists, 4 shots on goal.
Jake Oettinger stopped 39 of 41, worth 2.38 goals saved above expected.
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 1.96, on 1G, 2A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Dallas Stars generated 5.07 expected goals and Minnesota Wild generated 4.38, 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.