Dallas Stars at Minnesota Wild
NHL game between the Dallas Stars and the Minnesota Wild on Mar 21, 2026. Final score: Dallas Stars 1, Minnesota Wild 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 21, 2026 |
| Venue | Grand Casino Arena |
| Dallas Stars score | 1 |
| Minnesota Wild score | 2 |
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 | Quinn Hughes | D | 0 | 2 | 1 | 27:20 | 0.04 | 2.17 |
| 2nd | Bobby Brink | R | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12:52 | 0.25 | 1.43 |
| 3rd | Jared Spurgeon | D | 0 | 1 | 2 | 24:03 | 0.01 | 1.11 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Dallas Stars–Minnesota Wild) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 14:21 | DAL | Jason Robertson | Miro Heiskanen, Matt Duchene | 4v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 10:45 | MIN | Bobby Brink | Quinn Hughes, Jared Spurgeon | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| OT 03:06 | MIN | Vladimir Tarasenko | Bobby Brink, Quinn Hughes | 3v3 | 1–2 |
Team Comparison
| Dallas Stars | Minnesota Wild | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 29 | 28 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.89 | 2.98 |
| High-danger shots | 18 | 17 |
| Corsi % | 55.6% | 44.4% |
| Power play | 1/3 | 0/2 |
| Faceoff % | 61.1% | 38.9% |
| Hits | 25 | 36 |
| Blocks | 15 | 23 |
| Giveaways | 10 | 16 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 2 |
Dallas Stars Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miro Heiskanen | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 25:00 | 0.17 | 0.96 |
| Jason Robertson | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 25:51 | 0.20 | 0.71 |
| Matt Duchene | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:01 | 0.18 | 0.47 |
| Wyatt Johnston | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22:25 | 0.24 | 0.38 |
| Mavrik Bourque | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:25 | 0.20 | 0.17 |
| Sam Steel | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:45 | 0.00 | 0.12 |
| Adam Erne | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:42 | 0.00 | 0.12 |
| Justin Hryckowian | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 15:09 | 0.50 | 0.11 |
| Colin Blackwell | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:31 | 0.08 | 0.10 |
| Jamie Benn | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:47 | 0.12 | 0.10 |
| Esa Lindell | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:09 | 0.00 | 0.04 |
| Thomas Harley | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:40 | 0.12 | -0.01 |
| Nils Lundkvist | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 16:44 | 0.07 | -0.02 |
| Nathan Bastian | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:16 | 0.00 | -0.06 |
| Oskar Bäck | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:22 | 0.06 | -0.13 |
| Michael Bunting | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:40 | 0.24 | -0.20 |
| Lian Bichsel | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:35 | 0.04 | -0.58 |
| Tyler Myers | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:16 | 0.16 | -0.75 |
Minnesota Wild Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinn Hughes | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 27:20 | 0.04 | 2.17 |
| Bobby Brink | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 12:52 | 0.25 | 1.43 |
| Jared Spurgeon | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 24:03 | 0.01 | 1.11 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 17:39 | 0.44 | 0.91 |
| Matt Boldy | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 24:22 | 0.13 | 0.64 |
| Marcus Johansson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:15 | 0.14 | 0.54 |
| Yakov Trenin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:56 | 0.13 | 0.47 |
| Brock Faber | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 24:29 | 0.36 | 0.40 |
| Danila Yurov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:58 | 0.30 | 0.30 |
| Ryan Hartman | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 16:57 | 0.35 | 0.27 |
| Hunter Haight | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:41 | 0.18 | 0.20 |
| Jake Middleton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:05 | 0.04 | 0.16 |
| Nico Sturm | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:30 | 0.51 | 0.15 |
| Nick Foligno | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:31 | 0.01 | 0.07 |
| Zach Bogosian | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:00 | 0.03 | 0.07 |
| Michael McCarron | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:09 | 0.00 | 0.06 |
| Mats Zuccarello | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:33 | 0.17 | -0.07 |
| Jonas Brodin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:47 | 0.01 | -0.13 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Oettinger | Dallas Stars | 26 | 28 | 92.9% | 1.11 | O |
| Filip Gustavsson | Minnesota Wild | 29 | 30 | 96.6% | 1.39 | W |
Analysis
The Minnesota Wild defeated the Dallas Stars 2–1 on Mar 21, 2026, a one-goal game.
Minnesota Wild generated 2.98 expected goals to Dallas Stars's 2.89 — Minnesota Wild edged the chance share as well as the scoreline; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Quinn Hughes led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.17 on 2 assists, 1 shots on goal.
Filip Gustavsson stopped 29 of 30, worth 1.39 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Dallas Stars vs Minnesota Wild game?
The Minnesota Wild beat the Dallas Stars 2–1 on Mar 21, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Minnesota Wild 2, Dallas Stars 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Quinn Hughes led all skaters at 2.17, on 0G, 2A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Minnesota Wild generated 2.98 expected goals and Dallas Stars generated 2.89, so Minnesota Wild created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Dallas Stars put 29 shots on goal and Minnesota Wild put 28. High-danger chances went 18 to 17.
How did the goaltenders play?
Jake Oettinger stopped 26 of 28 (1.11 goals saved above expected); Filip Gustavsson stopped 29 of 30 (1.39 goals saved above expected).