Minnesota Wild at Dallas Stars
NHL game between the Minnesota Wild and the Dallas Stars on Apr 20, 2026. Final score: Minnesota Wild 2, Dallas Stars 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 20, 2026 |
| Venue | American Airlines Center |
| Series | R1 Game 2: DAL 1-1 MIN |
| Minnesota Wild score | 2 |
| Dallas Stars score | 4 |
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 | Brock Faber | D | 2 | 0 | 6 | 26:42 | 0.23 | 1.79 |
| 2nd | Joel Eriksson Ek | C | 0 | 1 | 4 | 21:35 | 0.50 | 1.77 |
| 3rd | Nils Lundkvist | D | 0 | 2 | 0 | 15:25 | 0.00 | 1.58 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Minnesota Wild–Dallas Stars) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 08:58 | DAL | Wyatt Johnston | Nils Lundkvist, Oskar Bäck | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 11:33 | MIN | Brock Faber | Quinn Hughes, Kirill Kaprizov | 4v4 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 04:02 | DAL | Matt Duchene | Mikko Rantanen, Miro Heiskanen | 5v4 | 1–2 |
| 3rd 07:09 | DAL | Jason Robertson | Nils Lundkvist, Matt Duchene | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 3rd 09:47 | MIN | Brock Faber | Joel Eriksson Ek, Quinn Hughes | 5v5 | 2–3 |
| 3rd 19:10 | DAL | Wyatt Johnston | Justin Hryckowian, Esa Lindell | 5v5 | 2–4 |
Team Comparison
| Minnesota Wild | Dallas Stars | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 30 | 32 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 5.09 | 4.03 |
| High-danger shots | 12 | 13 |
| Corsi % | 46.3% | 53.7% |
| Power play | 0/0 | 0/0 |
| Faceoff % | 54.8% | 45.2% |
| Hits | 35 | 27 |
| Blocks | 16 | 14 |
| Giveaways | 12 | 11 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 5 |
Minnesota Wild Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Faber | D | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 26:42 | 0.23 | 1.79 |
| Joel Eriksson Ek | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 21:35 | 0.50 | 1.77 |
| Quinn Hughes | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 28:35 | 0.33 | 0.87 |
| Jake Middleton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:01 | 0.00 | 0.72 |
| Marcus Foligno | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:19 | 0.74 | 0.67 |
| Michael McCarron | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:52 | 0.12 | 0.64 |
| Marcus Johansson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:21 | 0.40 | 0.53 |
| Matt Boldy | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 24:22 | 1.83 | 0.46 |
| Yakov Trenin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3:02 | 0.00 | 0.44 |
| Zach Bogosian | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:04 | 0.00 | 0.44 |
| Bobby Brink | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:27 | 0.00 | 0.35 |
| Jonas Brodin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:06 | 0.02 | 0.10 |
| Nick Foligno | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8:37 | 0.28 | 0.08 |
| Danila Yurov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:42 | 0.07 | 0.08 |
| Jared Spurgeon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:49 | 0.00 | -0.15 |
| Kirill Kaprizov | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 24:43 | 0.32 | -0.22 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:01 | 0.25 | -0.93 |
| Ryan Hartman | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:07 | 0.00 | -1.07 |
Dallas Stars Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nils Lundkvist | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 15:25 | 0.00 | 1.58 |
| Matt Duchene | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 16:17 | 0.32 | 1.38 |
| Wyatt Johnston | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 19:21 | 1.21 | 1.22 |
| Jason Robertson | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 16:36 | 0.64 | 1.10 |
| Esa Lindell | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 23:16 | 0.22 | 0.99 |
| Miro Heiskanen | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 26:06 | 0.19 | 0.86 |
| Justin Hryckowian | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:20 | 0.17 | 0.63 |
| Thomas Harley | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:52 | 0.02 | 0.57 |
| Sam Steel | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:32 | 0.15 | 0.48 |
| Arttu Hyry | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:15 | 0.21 | 0.46 |
| Oskar Bäck | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 11:36 | 0.00 | 0.32 |
| Colin Blackwell | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9:51 | 0.06 | 0.32 |
| Jamie Benn | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:47 | 0.17 | 0.20 |
| Mikko Rantanen | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:12 | 0.44 | 0.17 |
| Mavrik Bourque | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:26 | 0.18 | 0.07 |
| Radek Faksa | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:23 | 0.05 | -0.15 |
| Tyler Myers | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:28 | 0.01 | -0.20 |
| Lian Bichsel | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:17 | 0.01 | -0.49 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesper Wallstedt | Minnesota Wild | 28 | 31 | 90.3% | 0.38 | L |
| Jake Oettinger | Dallas Stars | 28 | 30 | 93.3% | 3.09 | W |
Analysis
The Dallas Stars defeated the Minnesota Wild 4–2 on Apr 20, 2026.
Dallas Stars generated 4.03 expected goals to Minnesota Wild's 5.09 — 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.
Brock Faber led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.79 on 2 goals, 6 shots on goal.
Jake Oettinger stopped 28 of 30, worth 3.09 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Minnesota Wild vs Dallas Stars game?
The Dallas Stars beat the Minnesota Wild 4–2 on Apr 20, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Dallas Stars 4, Minnesota Wild 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Brock Faber led all skaters at 1.79, on 2G, 0A and 6 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Dallas Stars generated 4.03 expected goals and Minnesota Wild generated 5.09, 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 30 shots on goal and Dallas Stars put 32. High-danger chances went 12 to 13.