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 | Kirill Kaprizov | L | 1 | 2 | 2 | 17:58 | 0.13 | 2.13 |
| 2nd | Matt Boldy | L | 2 | 1 | 8 | 17:50 | 0.96 | 2.09 |
| 3rd | Mats Zuccarello | R | 0 | 3 | 1 | 16:41 | 0.01 | 2.02 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirill Kaprizov | L | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 17:58 | 0.13 | 2.13 |
| Matt Boldy | L | 2 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 17:50 | 0.96 | 2.09 |
| Mats Zuccarello | R | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 16:41 | 0.01 | 2.02 |
| Joel Eriksson Ek | C | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 19:05 | 0.93 | 1.65 |
| Ryan Hartman | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 16:05 | 0.17 | 1.59 |
| Yakov Trenin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:36 | 0.05 | 0.80 |
| Quinn Hughes | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 24:30 | 0.01 | 0.69 |
| Brock Faber | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 24:35 | 0.29 | 0.64 |
| Marcus Foligno | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:03 | 0.00 | 0.35 |
| Zach Bogosian | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:01 | 0.00 | 0.25 |
| Jared Spurgeon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:40 | 0.09 | 0.15 |
| Michael McCarron | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:45 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Jake Middleton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:29 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Marcus Johansson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:14 | 0.09 | 0.05 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:36 | 0.18 | 0.05 |
| Nick Foligno | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:51 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Danila Yurov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:22 | 0.21 | -0.05 |
| Jonas Brodin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:35 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
Dallas Stars Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Robertson | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 19:56 | 0.38 | 0.75 |
| Wyatt Johnston | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 21:44 | 0.12 | 0.74 |
| Miro Heiskanen | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 23:55 | 0.05 | 0.64 |
| Colin Blackwell | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:03 | 0.00 | 0.25 |
| Jamie Benn | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:55 | 0.03 | 0.20 |
| Sam Steel | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:41 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Nils Lundkvist | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:55 | 0.01 | 0.15 |
| Lian Bichsel | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:21 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Justin Hryckowian | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:00 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Tyler Myers | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:01 | 0.01 | 0.10 |
| Radek Faksa | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:17 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Adam Erne | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8:07 | 0.01 | 0.10 |
| Oskar Bäck | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:20 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Thomas Harley | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:40 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Mavrik Bourque | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:59 | 0.18 | 0.00 |
| Matt Duchene | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:07 | 0.06 | -0.05 |
| Mikko Rantanen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21:22 | 0.03 | -0.15 |
| Esa Lindell | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:18 | 0.00 | -0.15 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesper Wallstedt | Minnesota Wild | 27 | 28 | 96.4% | 0.57 | W |
| Jake Oettinger | Dallas Stars | 23 | 28 | 82.1% | -3.78 | 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.
Kirill Kaprizov led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.13 on 1 goal, 2 assists, 2 shots on goal.
Jesper Wallstedt stopped 27 of 28, worth 0.57 goals saved above expected.
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 — Kirill Kaprizov led all skaters at 2.13, on 1G, 2A and 2 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.