Dallas Stars at Minnesota Wild
NHL game between the Dallas Stars and the Minnesota Wild on Dec 11, 2025. Final score: Dallas Stars 2, Minnesota Wild 5.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 11, 2025 |
| Venue | Grand Casino Arena |
| Dallas Stars score | 2 |
| Minnesota Wild 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 | Matt Boldy | L | 1 | 2 | 5 | 22:24 | 1.07 | 2.08 |
| 2nd | Marcus Johansson | L | 2 | 0 | 2 | 16:53 | 0.73 | 1.50 |
| 3rd | Miro Heiskanen | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 26:11 | 0.15 | 1.49 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Dallas Stars–Minnesota Wild) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 09:32 | DAL | Jason Robertson | Miro Heiskanen, Wyatt Johnston | 4v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 16:10 | MIN | Joel Eriksson Ek | Matt Boldy | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 10:19 | DAL | Miro Heiskanen | Esa Lindell, Radek Faksa | 5v4 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 17:30 | MIN | Zach Bogosian | Zeev Buium, Vladimir Tarasenko | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 3rd 08:40 | MIN | Marcus Johansson | Matt Boldy, Joel Eriksson Ek | 5v5 | 2–3 |
| 3rd 18:29 | MIN | Matt Boldy | Kirill Kaprizov | 5v6 | 2–4 |
| 3rd 19:10 | MIN | Marcus Johansson | Vladimir Tarasenko, Jared Spurgeon | 5v6 | 2–5 |
Team Comparison
| Dallas Stars | Minnesota Wild | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 5 |
| Shots on goal | 18 | 32 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.07 | 5.04 |
| High-danger shots | 14 | 17 |
| Corsi % | 45.5% | 54.5% |
| Power play | 1/1 | 0/3 |
| Faceoff % | 52.4% | 47.6% |
| Hits | 12 | 26 |
| Blocks | 14 | 20 |
| Giveaways | 13 | 17 |
| Takeaways | 8 | 6 |
Dallas Stars Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miro Heiskanen | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 26:11 | 0.15 | 1.49 |
| Jason Robertson | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 16:29 | 0.20 | 0.90 |
| Radek Faksa | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 11:38 | 0.00 | 0.69 |
| Esa Lindell | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 25:13 | 0.03 | 0.64 |
| Wyatt Johnston | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:44 | 0.05 | 0.64 |
| Alexander Petrovic | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:03 | 0.02 | 0.15 |
| Thomas Harley | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:43 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Justin Hryckowian | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:08 | 0.18 | 0.10 |
| Mikko Rantanen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:08 | 0.10 | 0.10 |
| Vladislav Kolyachonok | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:55 | 0.03 | 0.10 |
| Mavrik Bourque | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:57 | 0.03 | 0.05 |
| Oskar Bäck | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:35 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Jamie Benn | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:40 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Matt Duchene | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:14 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Kyle Capobianco | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:04 | 0.10 | -0.05 |
| Sam Steel | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:35 | 0.09 | -0.05 |
| Roope Hintz | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:16 | 0.10 | -0.10 |
| Colin Blackwell | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:47 | 0.00 | -0.10 |
Minnesota Wild Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Boldy | L | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 22:24 | 1.07 | 2.08 |
| Marcus Johansson | L | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 16:53 | 0.73 | 1.50 |
| Joel Eriksson Ek | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 21:34 | 0.70 | 1.39 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 17:58 | 0.41 | 1.33 |
| Zach Bogosian | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 16:19 | 0.06 | 0.85 |
| Jared Spurgeon | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20:06 | 0.23 | 0.84 |
| Zeev Buium | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16:51 | 0.00 | 0.74 |
| Kirill Kaprizov | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 25:19 | 0.35 | 0.49 |
| Yakov Trenin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:45 | 0.18 | 0.30 |
| Ben Jones | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:19 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Tyler Pitlick | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7:59 | 0.01 | 0.20 |
| Liam Ohgren | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9:38 | 0.43 | 0.20 |
| Brock Faber | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24:29 | 0.07 | 0.20 |
| Jonas Brodin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:59 | 0.05 | 0.15 |
| Daemon Hunt | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:39 | 0.02 | 0.10 |
| Ryan Hartman | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:56 | 0.01 | 0.00 |
| Danila Yurov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:29 | 0.74 | -0.05 |
| Nico Sturm | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:42 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Oettinger | Dallas Stars | 27 | 30 | 90.0% | 1.43 | L |
| Filip Gustavsson | Minnesota Wild | 16 | 18 | 88.9% | -0.46 | W |
Analysis
The Minnesota Wild defeated the Dallas Stars 5–2 on Dec 11, 2025.
Minnesota Wild generated 5.04 expected goals to Dallas Stars's 1.07 — the run of play matched the result, with Minnesota Wild earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Matt Boldy led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.08 on 1 goal, 2 assists, 5 shots on goal.
Jake Oettinger stopped 27 of 30, worth 1.43 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Dallas Stars vs Minnesota Wild game?
The Minnesota Wild beat the Dallas Stars 5–2 on Dec 11, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Minnesota Wild 5, Dallas Stars 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Matt Boldy led all skaters at 2.08, on 1G, 2A and 5 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Minnesota Wild generated 5.04 expected goals and Dallas Stars generated 1.07, so Minnesota Wild created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Dallas Stars put 18 shots on goal and Minnesota Wild put 32. High-danger chances went 14 to 17.
How did the goaltenders play?
Jake Oettinger stopped 27 of 30 (1.43 goals saved above expected); Filip Gustavsson stopped 16 of 18 (-0.46 goals saved above expected).