Minnesota Wild at Dallas Stars
NHL game between the Minnesota Wild and the Dallas Stars on Apr 09, 2026. Final score: Minnesota Wild 4, Dallas Stars 5.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 09, 2026 |
| Venue | American Airlines Center |
| Minnesota Wild score | 4 |
| 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 | Esa Lindell | D | 0 | 2 | 3 | 25:03 | 0.12 | 2.33 |
| 2nd | Colin Blackwell | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 9:56 | 0.32 | 2.08 |
| 3rd | Mats Zuccarello | R | 0 | 3 | 1 | 18:12 | 0.03 | 1.76 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Minnesota Wild–Dallas Stars) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 04:26 | DAL | Wyatt Johnston | Justin Hryckowian, Mikko Rantanen | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 13:02 | MIN | Quinn Hughes | Mats Zuccarello | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 1st 19:44 | MIN | Kirill Kaprizov | Matt Boldy, Mats Zuccarello | 4v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 06:39 | MIN | Kirill Kaprizov | Matt Boldy, Mats Zuccarello | 4v5 | 3–1 |
| 2nd 08:03 | DAL | Colin Blackwell | Esa Lindell | 5v5 | 3–2 |
| 2nd 16:16 | DAL | Cameron Hughes | Colin Blackwell, Oskar Bäck | 5v5 | 3–3 |
| 2nd 19:49 | MIN | Ryan Hartman | Jared Spurgeon, Quinn Hughes | 4v5 | 4–3 |
| 3rd 04:28 | DAL | Mikko Rantanen | Thomas Harley, Wyatt Johnston | 5v5 | 4–4 |
| 3rd 10:35 | DAL | Jason Robertson | Esa Lindell | 5v5 | 4–5 |
Team Comparison
| Minnesota Wild | Dallas Stars | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 5 |
| Shots on goal | 31 | 20 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.15 | 1.93 |
| High-danger shots | 13 | 5 |
| Corsi % | 59.4% | 40.6% |
| Power play | 0/0 | 0/0 |
| Faceoff % | 50.9% | 49.1% |
| Hits | 25 | 18 |
| Blocks | 11 | 13 |
| Giveaways | 8 | 12 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 4 |
Minnesota Wild Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mats Zuccarello | R | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 18:12 | 0.03 | 1.76 |
| Kirill Kaprizov | L | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 23:00 | 0.63 | 1.58 |
| Matt Boldy | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 20:47 | 0.25 | 1.45 |
| Ryan Hartman | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 14:37 | 0.50 | 1.30 |
| Quinn Hughes | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 31:51 | 0.21 | 1.26 |
| Yakov Trenin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 12:53 | 0.50 | 1.09 |
| Jared Spurgeon | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:23 | 0.00 | 0.91 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:55 | 0.09 | 0.88 |
| Jonas Brodin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:35 | 0.00 | 0.27 |
| Marcus Johansson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:50 | 0.03 | 0.21 |
| Joel Eriksson Ek | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 18:10 | 0.48 | 0.05 |
| Danila Yurov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:14 | 0.00 | -0.02 |
| Michael McCarron | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:55 | 0.03 | -0.13 |
| Jeff Petry | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:04 | 0.00 | -0.19 |
| Brock Faber | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24:38 | 0.08 | -0.23 |
| Jake Middleton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:55 | 0.01 | -0.35 |
| Marcus Foligno | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:39 | 0.49 | -0.56 |
| Nick Foligno | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:07 | 0.00 | -0.98 |
Dallas Stars Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esa Lindell | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 25:03 | 0.12 | 2.33 |
| Colin Blackwell | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 9:56 | 0.32 | 2.08 |
| Mikko Rantanen | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 17:42 | 0.13 | 1.73 |
| Wyatt Johnston | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 16:53 | 0.30 | 1.28 |
| Thomas Harley | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 25:17 | 0.04 | 1.21 |
| Oskar Bäck | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:24 | 0.08 | 1.06 |
| Cameron Hughes | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 8:57 | 0.33 | 1.01 |
| Justin Hryckowian | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:24 | 0.00 | 1.01 |
| Jason Robertson | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16:14 | 0.23 | 0.60 |
| Tyler Myers | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:38 | 0.04 | 0.27 |
| Adam Erne | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:35 | 0.14 | 0.15 |
| Jamie Benn | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:55 | 0.05 | 0.13 |
| Ilya Lyubushkin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:08 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Arttu Hyry | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:10 | 0.11 | 0.06 |
| Matt Duchene | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:20 | 0.05 | -0.37 |
| Miro Heiskanen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:45 | 0.00 | -0.37 |
| Mavrik Bourque | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:00 | 0.02 | -0.47 |
| Lian Bichsel | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:25 | 0.04 | -0.58 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filip Gustavsson | Minnesota Wild | 15 | 20 | 75.0% | -3.01 | L |
| Jake Oettinger | Dallas Stars | 27 | 31 | 87.1% | -1.05 | W |
Analysis
The Dallas Stars defeated the Minnesota Wild 5–4 on Apr 09, 2026, a one-goal game.
Dallas Stars generated 1.93 expected goals to Minnesota Wild's 3.15 — Minnesota Wild owned the better of the chances but Dallas Stars took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Esa Lindell led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.33 on 2 assists, 3 shots on goal.
Jake Oettinger stopped 27 of 31, worth -1.05 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Minnesota Wild vs Dallas Stars game?
The Dallas Stars beat the Minnesota Wild 5–4 on Apr 09, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Dallas Stars 5, Minnesota Wild 4.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Esa Lindell led all skaters at 2.33, on 0G, 2A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Dallas Stars generated 1.93 expected goals and Minnesota Wild generated 3.15, so Minnesota Wild created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Minnesota Wild put 31 shots on goal and Dallas Stars put 20. High-danger chances went 13 to 5.
How did the goaltenders play?
Filip Gustavsson stopped 15 of 20 (-3.01 goals saved above expected); Jake Oettinger stopped 27 of 31 (-1.05 goals saved above expected).