Minnesota Wild at Dallas Stars
NHL game between the Minnesota Wild and the Dallas Stars on Apr 28, 2026. Final score: Minnesota Wild 4, Dallas Stars 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 28, 2026 |
| Venue | American Airlines Center |
| Series | R1 Game 5: DAL 2-3 MIN |
| Minnesota Wild score | 4 |
| Dallas Stars score | 2 |
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 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 20:27 | 0.72 | 1.78 |
| 2nd | Kirill Kaprizov | L | 1 | 2 | 4 | 18:09 | 0.67 | 1.59 |
| 3rd | Michael McCarron | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 14:41 | 0.14 | 1.56 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Minnesota Wild–Dallas Stars) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 03:51 | MIN | Mats Zuccarello | Kirill Kaprizov, Ryan Hartman | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 08:58 | DAL | Miro Heiskanen | Jason Robertson, Matt Duchene | 5v4 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 19:28 | MIN | Matt Boldy | Quinn Hughes, Kirill Kaprizov | 4v5 | 2–1 |
| 3rd 07:47 | MIN | Michael McCarron | Yakov Trenin, Vladimir Tarasenko | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 3rd 16:39 | DAL | Jason Robertson | Miro Heiskanen, Mikko Rantanen | 5v4 | 3–2 |
| 3rd 18:00 | MIN | Kirill Kaprizov | Matt Boldy, Jake Middleton | 6v5 | 4–2 |
Team Comparison
| Minnesota Wild | Dallas Stars | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 28 | 22 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 4.25 | 3.93 |
| High-danger shots | 13 | 14 |
| Corsi % | 41.3% | 58.7% |
| Power play | 0/0 | 0/0 |
| Faceoff % | 51.9% | 48.1% |
| Hits | 24 | 20 |
| Blocks | 26 | 9 |
| Giveaways | 17 | 14 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 4 |
Minnesota Wild Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Boldy | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 20:27 | 0.72 | 1.78 |
| Kirill Kaprizov | L | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 18:09 | 0.67 | 1.59 |
| Michael McCarron | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 14:41 | 0.14 | 1.56 |
| Brock Faber | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 26:10 | 0.02 | 1.43 |
| Jake Middleton | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18:05 | 0.41 | 1.32 |
| Yakov Trenin | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12:04 | 0.04 | 1.21 |
| Quinn Hughes | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 26:53 | 0.15 | 0.86 |
| Nick Foligno | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:20 | 0.08 | 0.81 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12:04 | 0.11 | 0.71 |
| Marcus Foligno | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:16 | 0.01 | 0.62 |
| Mats Zuccarello | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16:59 | 1.02 | 0.51 |
| Ryan Hartman | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:09 | 0.37 | 0.45 |
| Joel Eriksson Ek | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 20:16 | 0.46 | 0.28 |
| Zach Bogosian | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:04 | 0.00 | 0.24 |
| Marcus Johansson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:56 | 0.01 | 0.17 |
| Bobby Brink | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:44 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Jared Spurgeon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:29 | 0.00 | -0.59 |
| Jonas Brodin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7:22 | 0.03 | -0.70 |
Dallas Stars Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Robertson | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 24:07 | 1.13 | 1.38 |
| Mikko Rantanen | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 23:32 | 0.72 | 1.22 |
| Miro Heiskanen | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 28:22 | 0.04 | 1.00 |
| Tyler Myers | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:11 | 0.06 | 0.87 |
| Sam Steel | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:35 | 0.14 | 0.79 |
| Thomas Harley | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 22:23 | 0.20 | 0.55 |
| Wyatt Johnston | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:47 | 0.44 | 0.48 |
| Matt Duchene | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 20:52 | 0.48 | 0.36 |
| Arttu Hyry | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3:34 | 0.01 | 0.35 |
| Lian Bichsel | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:46 | 0.09 | 0.22 |
| Colin Blackwell | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:37 | 0.07 | 0.14 |
| Jamie Benn | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 14:06 | 0.49 | -0.12 |
| Ilya Lyubushkin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:30 | 0.00 | -0.19 |
| Oskar Bäck | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:46 | 0.00 | -0.29 |
| Justin Hryckowian | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:28 | 0.00 | -0.43 |
| Radek Faksa | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:16 | 0.03 | -0.49 |
| Mavrik Bourque | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:26 | 0.02 | -0.88 |
| Esa Lindell | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:29 | 0.00 | -1.74 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesper Wallstedt | Minnesota Wild | 20 | 22 | 90.9% | 1.71 | W |
| Jake Oettinger | Dallas Stars | 24 | 27 | 88.9% | 0.39 | L |
Analysis
The Minnesota Wild defeated the Dallas Stars 4–2 on Apr 28, 2026.
Dallas Stars generated 3.93 expected goals to Minnesota Wild's 4.25 — the run of play matched the result, with Minnesota Wild earning the better chances as well as the goals; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Matt Boldy led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.78 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 7 shots on goal.
Jesper Wallstedt stopped 20 of 22, worth 1.71 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Minnesota Wild vs Dallas Stars game?
The Minnesota Wild beat the Dallas Stars 4–2 on Apr 28, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Minnesota Wild 4, Dallas Stars 2.
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 1.78, on 1G, 1A and 7 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Dallas Stars generated 3.93 expected goals and Minnesota Wild generated 4.25, so Minnesota Wild created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Minnesota Wild put 28 shots on goal and Dallas Stars put 22. High-danger chances went 13 to 14.