Minnesota Wild at Dallas Stars
NHL game between the Minnesota Wild and the Dallas Stars on Apr 18, 2026. Final score: Minnesota Wild 6, Dallas Stars 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 18, 2026 |
| Venue | American Airlines Center |
| Series | R1 Game 1: DAL 0-1 MIN |
| Minnesota Wild score | 6 |
| Dallas Stars score | 1 |
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 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 17:50 | 0.96 | 2.76 |
| 2nd | Yakov Trenin | C | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:36 | 0.05 | 2.41 |
| 3rd | Jared Spurgeon | D | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:40 | 0.09 | 2.38 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Minnesota Wild–Dallas Stars) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 05:35 | MIN | Joel Eriksson Ek | Matt Boldy, Mats Zuccarello | 4v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 00:56 | MIN | Kirill Kaprizov | Ryan Hartman, Mats Zuccarello | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 2nd 03:28 | MIN | Ryan Hartman | Brock Faber, Quinn Hughes | 5v5 | 3–0 |
| 2nd 06:30 | MIN | Matt Boldy | Kirill Kaprizov | 5v5 | 4–0 |
| 2nd 15:10 | DAL | Jason Robertson | Wyatt Johnston, Miro Heiskanen | 5v4 | 4–1 |
| 3rd 08:13 | MIN | Joel Eriksson Ek | Kirill Kaprizov, Mats Zuccarello | 4v5 | 5–1 |
| 3rd 16:52 | MIN | Matt Boldy | — | 6v5 | 6–1 |
Team Comparison
| Minnesota Wild | Dallas Stars | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 6 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 29 | 28 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.11 | 0.88 |
| High-danger shots | 6 | 11 |
| Corsi % | 44.5% | 55.5% |
| Power play | 0/0 | 0/0 |
| Faceoff % | 49.1% | 50.9% |
| Hits | 49 | 39 |
| Blocks | 18 | 8 |
| Giveaways | 8 | 14 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 7 |
Minnesota Wild Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Boldy | L | 2 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 17:50 | 0.96 | 2.76 |
| Yakov Trenin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:36 | 0.05 | 2.41 |
| Jared Spurgeon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:40 | 0.09 | 2.38 |
| Joel Eriksson Ek | C | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 19:05 | 0.93 | 2.12 |
| Jonas Brodin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:35 | 0.00 | 2.09 |
| Kirill Kaprizov | L | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 17:58 | 0.13 | 2.08 |
| Ryan Hartman | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 16:05 | 0.17 | 1.81 |
| Mats Zuccarello | R | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 16:41 | 0.01 | 1.68 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:36 | 0.18 | 1.54 |
| Zach Bogosian | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:01 | 0.00 | 1.02 |
| Danila Yurov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:22 | 0.21 | 1.01 |
| Marcus Foligno | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:03 | 0.00 | 0.98 |
| Brock Faber | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 24:35 | 0.29 | 0.90 |
| Jake Middleton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:29 | 0.00 | 0.81 |
| Quinn Hughes | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 24:30 | 0.01 | 0.79 |
| Michael McCarron | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:45 | 0.00 | 0.74 |
| Nick Foligno | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:51 | 0.00 | 0.60 |
| Marcus Johansson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:14 | 0.09 | 0.40 |
Dallas Stars Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamie Benn | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:55 | 0.03 | 0.27 |
| Thomas Harley | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:40 | 0.00 | 0.24 |
| Wyatt Johnston | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 21:44 | 0.12 | 0.07 |
| Miro Heiskanen | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 23:55 | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| Justin Hryckowian | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:00 | 0.00 | -0.04 |
| Oskar Bäck | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:20 | 0.00 | -0.13 |
| Jason Robertson | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 19:56 | 0.38 | -0.22 |
| Sam Steel | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:41 | 0.00 | -0.24 |
| Colin Blackwell | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:03 | 0.00 | -0.30 |
| Adam Erne | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8:07 | 0.01 | -0.36 |
| Esa Lindell | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:18 | 0.00 | -0.42 |
| Radek Faksa | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:17 | 0.00 | -0.45 |
| Mavrik Bourque | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:59 | 0.18 | -0.60 |
| Mikko Rantanen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21:22 | 0.03 | -0.69 |
| Matt Duchene | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:07 | 0.06 | -0.90 |
| Tyler Myers | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:01 | 0.01 | -1.10 |
| Nils Lundkvist | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:55 | 0.01 | -1.14 |
| Lian Bichsel | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:21 | 0.00 | -2.51 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesper Wallstedt | Minnesota Wild | 27 | 28 | 96.4% | -0.12 | W |
| Jake Oettinger | Dallas Stars | 23 | 28 | 82.1% | -2.32 | L |
Analysis
The Minnesota Wild defeated the Dallas Stars 6–1 on Apr 18, 2026, a decisive 5-goal win.
Dallas Stars generated 0.88 expected goals to Minnesota Wild's 3.11 — 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 2.76 on 2 goals, 1 assist, 8 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Minnesota Wild vs Dallas Stars game?
The Minnesota Wild beat the Dallas Stars 6–1 on Apr 18, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Minnesota Wild 6, Dallas Stars 1.
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 2.76, on 2G, 1A and 8 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Dallas Stars generated 0.88 expected goals and Minnesota Wild generated 3.11, so Minnesota Wild created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Minnesota Wild put 29 shots on goal and Dallas Stars put 28. High-danger chances went 6 to 11.