Dallas Stars at Minnesota Wild
NHL game between the Dallas Stars and the Minnesota Wild on Apr 22, 2026. Final score: Dallas Stars 4, Minnesota Wild 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 22, 2026 |
| Venue | Grand Casino Arena |
| Series | R1 Game 3: DAL 2-1 MIN |
| Dallas Stars score | 4 |
| Minnesota Wild score | 3 |
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 | Wyatt Johnston | C | 1 | 1 | 4 | 30:12 | 0.51 | 2.42 |
| 2nd | Miro Heiskanen | D | 0 | 1 | 2 | 43:05 | 0.12 | 2.39 |
| 3rd | Mikko Rantanen | R | 1 | 1 | 6 | 27:14 | 1.12 | 2.31 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Dallas Stars–Minnesota Wild) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 01:25 | DAL | Mikko Rantanen | Jason Robertson, Matt Duchene | 4v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 13:48 | DAL | Jason Robertson | Matt Duchene | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 1st 18:20 | MIN | Marcus Johansson | Bobby Brink | 5v4 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 05:00 | MIN | Joel Eriksson Ek | Matt Boldy, Quinn Hughes | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 2nd 17:25 | MIN | Michael McCarron | Nick Foligno, Jonas Brodin | 5v5 | 2–3 |
| 3rd 10:18 | DAL | Matt Duchene | Mikko Rantanen, Wyatt Johnston | 4v5 | 3–3 |
| P5 12:08 | DAL | Wyatt Johnston | Miro Heiskanen, Jason Robertson | 4v5 | 4–3 |
Team Comparison
| Dallas Stars | Minnesota Wild | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 36 | 31 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 4.69 | 1.69 |
| High-danger shots | 20 | 6 |
| Corsi % | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Power play | 0/0 | 0/0 |
| Faceoff % | 53.9% | 46.1% |
| Hits | 34 | 37 |
| Blocks | 30 | 17 |
| Giveaways | 16 | 16 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 9 |
Dallas Stars Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyatt Johnston | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 30:12 | 0.51 | 2.42 |
| Miro Heiskanen | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 43:05 | 0.12 | 2.39 |
| Mikko Rantanen | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 27:14 | 1.12 | 2.31 |
| Matt Duchene | C | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 27:39 | 0.34 | 2.09 |
| Jason Robertson | L | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 29:05 | 0.67 | 1.96 |
| Thomas Harley | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 29:23 | 0.28 | 1.68 |
| Justin Hryckowian | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:15 | 0.37 | 1.24 |
| Esa Lindell | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 30:16 | 0.08 | 1.22 |
| Nils Lundkvist | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:06 | 0.00 | 1.12 |
| Mavrik Bourque | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 20:59 | 0.95 | 0.91 |
| Radek Faksa | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:52 | 0.72 | 0.78 |
| Oskar Bäck | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:38 | 0.04 | 0.53 |
| Arttu Hyry | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:35 | 0.29 | 0.46 |
| Sam Steel | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:58 | 0.00 | 0.23 |
| Jamie Benn | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:56 | 0.03 | -0.06 |
| Colin Blackwell | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:53 | 0.02 | -0.18 |
| Lian Bichsel | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:27 | 0.09 | -0.60 |
| Tyler Myers | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25:22 | 0.00 | -0.63 |
Minnesota Wild Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Foligno | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16:46 | 0.00 | 1.17 |
| Bobby Brink | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 22:32 | 0.25 | 0.80 |
| Joel Eriksson Ek | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 32:44 | 0.37 | 0.53 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23:22 | 0.33 | 0.49 |
| Danila Yurov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:02 | 0.00 | 0.32 |
| Zach Bogosian | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:09 | 0.00 | 0.24 |
| Kirill Kaprizov | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 36:22 | 0.28 | 0.14 |
| Marcus Johansson | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 21:49 | 0.13 | 0.11 |
| Matt Boldy | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 34:44 | 0.22 | 0.10 |
| Michael McCarron | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 20:36 | 0.08 | 0.09 |
| Quinn Hughes | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 43:47 | 0.11 | 0.07 |
| Jonas Brodin | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 28:41 | 0.03 | -0.08 |
| Jake Middleton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:16 | 0.00 | -0.11 |
| Nico Sturm | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:00 | 0.00 | -0.36 |
| Jared Spurgeon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 33:30 | 0.06 | -0.48 |
| Ryan Hartman | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 24:46 | 0.05 | -0.52 |
| Marcus Foligno | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:23 | 0.00 | -0.55 |
| Brock Faber | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 38:56 | 0.05 | -1.59 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Oettinger | Dallas Stars | 29 | 32 | 90.3% | -0.85 | W |
| Jesper Wallstedt | Minnesota Wild | 32 | 36 | 88.9% | 0.91 | L |
Analysis
The Dallas Stars defeated the Minnesota Wild 4–3 on Apr 22, 2026, a one-goal game.
Minnesota Wild generated 1.69 expected goals to Dallas Stars's 4.69 — Dallas Stars edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Wyatt Johnston led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.42 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 4 shots on goal.
Jesper Wallstedt stopped 32 of 36, worth 0.91 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Dallas Stars vs Minnesota Wild game?
The Dallas Stars beat the Minnesota Wild 4–3 on Apr 22, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Dallas Stars 4, Minnesota Wild 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Wyatt Johnston led all skaters at 2.42, on 1G, 1A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Minnesota Wild generated 1.69 expected goals and Dallas Stars generated 4.69, so Dallas Stars created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Dallas Stars put 36 shots on goal and Minnesota Wild put 31. High-danger chances went 20 to 6.