Dallas Stars at Minnesota Wild
NHL game between the Dallas Stars and the Minnesota Wild on Apr 25, 2026. Final score: Dallas Stars 2, Minnesota Wild 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 25, 2026 |
| Venue | Grand Casino Arena |
| Series | R1 Game 4: DAL 2-2 MIN |
| Dallas Stars score | 2 |
| 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 | Ryan Hartman | R | 0 | 1 | 7 | 22:42 | 1.45 | 3.24 |
| 2nd | Brock Faber | D | 1 | 1 | 5 | 35:47 | 0.05 | 2.61 |
| 3rd | Kirill Kaprizov | L | 0 | 2 | 4 | 28:35 | 1.17 | 1.86 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Dallas Stars–Minnesota Wild) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 05:35 | DAL | Jason Robertson | Matt Duchene, Mikko Rantanen | 4v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 13:52 | MIN | Brock Faber | Kirill Kaprizov, Ryan Hartman | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 19:25 | DAL | Miro Heiskanen | Matt Duchene, Mikko Rantanen | 4v5 | 2–1 |
| 3rd 14:40 | MIN | Marcus Foligno | Nico Sturm, Brock Faber | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| OT 19:31 | MIN | Matt Boldy | Jared Spurgeon, Kirill Kaprizov | 5v5 | 2–3 |
Team Comparison
| Dallas Stars | Minnesota Wild | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 45 | 43 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.81 | 7.86 |
| High-danger shots | 17 | 18 |
| Corsi % | 50.3% | 49.7% |
| Power play | 0/0 | 0/0 |
| Faceoff % | 52.5% | 47.5% |
| Hits | 22 | 42 |
| Blocks | 20 | 16 |
| Giveaways | 15 | 19 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 4 |
Dallas Stars Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mikko Rantanen | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 22:59 | 0.18 | 0.99 |
| Colin Blackwell | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:52 | 0.00 | 0.92 |
| Oskar Bäck | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:46 | 0.10 | 0.67 |
| Thomas Harley | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 28:49 | 0.09 | 0.57 |
| Nils Lundkvist | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:32 | 0.02 | 0.55 |
| Matt Duchene | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 21:33 | 0.42 | 0.41 |
| Radek Faksa | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:49 | 0.10 | 0.41 |
| Jamie Benn | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:26 | 0.00 | 0.29 |
| Arttu Hyry | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:00 | 0.03 | 0.07 |
| Sam Steel | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:41 | 0.06 | -0.01 |
| Justin Hryckowian | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:10 | 0.00 | -0.04 |
| Lian Bichsel | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:36 | 0.12 | -0.08 |
| Jason Robertson | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 25:13 | 1.25 | -0.17 |
| Wyatt Johnston | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 25:04 | 0.48 | -0.27 |
| Miro Heiskanen | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 33:33 | 0.38 | -0.37 |
| Tyler Myers | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 27:25 | 0.20 | -0.49 |
| Mavrik Bourque | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:50 | 0.32 | -0.79 |
| Esa Lindell | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 34:17 | 0.06 | -1.44 |
Minnesota Wild Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Hartman | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 22:42 | 1.45 | 3.24 |
| Brock Faber | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 35:47 | 0.05 | 2.61 |
| Kirill Kaprizov | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 28:35 | 1.17 | 1.86 |
| Bobby Brink | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:34 | 1.10 | 1.63 |
| Matt Boldy | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 29:52 | 0.98 | 1.61 |
| Quinn Hughes | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 37:21 | 0.64 | 1.31 |
| Marcus Foligno | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 12:25 | 0.70 | 1.19 |
| Nico Sturm | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 11:20 | 0.03 | 0.70 |
| Jared Spurgeon | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 26:40 | 0.12 | 0.67 |
| Marcus Johansson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 23:43 | 0.42 | 0.67 |
| Joel Eriksson Ek | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 28:44 | 0.95 | 0.46 |
| Jake Middleton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:26 | 0.00 | 0.39 |
| Michael McCarron | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:49 | 0.11 | 0.30 |
| Zach Bogosian | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:06 | 0.03 | 0.05 |
| Nick Foligno | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:34 | 0.00 | -0.11 |
| Jonas Brodin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 25:42 | 0.02 | -0.40 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:24 | 0.05 | -0.80 |
| Danila Yurov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:07 | 0.04 | -0.82 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Oettinger | Dallas Stars | 39 | 42 | 93.0% | 4.38 | L |
| Jesper Wallstedt | Minnesota Wild | 43 | 45 | 95.6% | 2.11 | W |
Analysis
The Minnesota Wild defeated the Dallas Stars 3–2 on Apr 25, 2026, a one-goal game.
Minnesota Wild generated 7.86 expected goals to Dallas Stars's 3.81 — Minnesota Wild edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Ryan Hartman led all skaters with a Game Score of 3.24 on 1 assist, 7 shots on goal.
Jake Oettinger stopped 39 of 42, worth 4.38 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Dallas Stars vs Minnesota Wild game?
The Minnesota Wild beat the Dallas Stars 3–2 on Apr 25, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Minnesota Wild 3, Dallas Stars 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Ryan Hartman led all skaters at 3.24, on 0G, 1A and 7 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Minnesota Wild generated 7.86 expected goals and Dallas Stars generated 3.81, so Minnesota Wild created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Dallas Stars put 45 shots on goal and Minnesota Wild put 43. High-danger chances went 17 to 18.