Dallas Stars at Minnesota Wild
NHL game between the Dallas Stars and the Minnesota Wild on Apr 30, 2026. Final score: Dallas Stars 2, Minnesota Wild 5.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Venue | Grand Casino Arena |
| Series | R1 Game 6: DAL 2-4 MIN |
| Dallas Stars score | 2 |
| Minnesota Wild score | 5 |
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 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 24:08 | 1.99 | 2.39 |
| 2nd | Quinn Hughes | D | 2 | 1 | 3 | 28:55 | 0.48 | 1.82 |
| 3rd | Michael Bunting | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 10:56 | 0.05 | 1.06 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Dallas Stars–Minnesota Wild) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 06:23 | MIN | Quinn Hughes | Marcus Foligno, Nico Sturm | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 07:01 | DAL | Wyatt Johnston | Mikko Rantanen, Matt Duchene | 4v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 16:08 | DAL | Mavrik Bourque | Michael Bunting, Ilya Lyubushkin | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 17:02 | MIN | Vladimir Tarasenko | Quinn Hughes | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 3rd 10:38 | MIN | Quinn Hughes | Brock Faber, Mats Zuccarello | 5v5 | 2–3 |
| 3rd 18:29 | MIN | Matt Boldy | — | 5v6 | 2–4 |
| 3rd 19:45 | MIN | Matt Boldy | — | 5v6 | 2–5 |
Team Comparison
| Dallas Stars | Minnesota Wild | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 5 |
| Shots on goal | 24 | 21 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.88 | 4.79 |
| High-danger shots | 7 | 13 |
| Corsi % | 49.5% | 50.5% |
| Power play | 0/0 | 0/0 |
| Faceoff % | 41.7% | 58.3% |
| Hits | 34 | 32 |
| Blocks | 14 | 14 |
| Giveaways | 10 | 10 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 3 |
Dallas Stars Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Bunting | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10:56 | 0.05 | 1.06 |
| Mavrik Bourque | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 16:54 | 0.79 | 1.05 |
| Thomas Harley | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 27:10 | 0.06 | 1.04 |
| Justin Hryckowian | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 17:20 | 0.32 | 1.03 |
| Jamie Benn | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:46 | 0.02 | 1.03 |
| Matt Duchene | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:18 | 0.00 | 0.58 |
| Sam Steel | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:35 | 0.00 | 0.55 |
| Miro Heiskanen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 26:16 | 0.04 | 0.45 |
| Ilya Lyubushkin | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:32 | 0.05 | 0.40 |
| Mikko Rantanen | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 21:46 | 0.00 | 0.39 |
| Esa Lindell | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:14 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Oskar Bäck | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:52 | 0.01 | 0.04 |
| Colin Blackwell | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7:12 | 0.04 | 0.04 |
| Radek Faksa | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:08 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Wyatt Johnston | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 21:41 | 0.43 | -0.15 |
| Alexander Petrovic | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:55 | 0.00 | -0.33 |
| Lian Bichsel | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:55 | 0.00 | -0.45 |
| Jason Robertson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23:00 | 0.07 | -0.93 |
Minnesota Wild Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Boldy | L | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 24:08 | 1.99 | 2.39 |
| Quinn Hughes | D | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 28:55 | 0.48 | 1.82 |
| Marcus Foligno | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 11:15 | 0.05 | 0.99 |
| Marcus Johansson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:17 | 0.03 | 0.99 |
| Joel Eriksson Ek | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:00 | 0.25 | 0.93 |
| Mats Zuccarello | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18:05 | 0.17 | 0.86 |
| Nico Sturm | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 8:59 | 0.00 | 0.76 |
| Jake Middleton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:26 | 0.01 | 0.68 |
| Jared Spurgeon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:54 | 0.02 | 0.47 |
| Kirill Kaprizov | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:11 | 0.71 | 0.43 |
| Nick Foligno | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:22 | 0.07 | 0.38 |
| Zach Bogosian | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:37 | 0.00 | 0.24 |
| Brock Faber | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 29:53 | 0.04 | 0.17 |
| Ryan Hartman | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:32 | 0.59 | 0.06 |
| Jeff Petry | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:13 | 0.02 | 0.03 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 11:01 | 0.29 | 0.01 |
| Michael McCarron | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 11:41 | 0.06 | -0.62 |
| Yakov Trenin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:18 | 0.00 | -0.86 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Oettinger | Dallas Stars | 16 | 19 | 84.2% | -0.56 | L |
| Jesper Wallstedt | Minnesota Wild | 21 | 23 | 91.7% | -0.12 | W |
Analysis
The Minnesota Wild defeated the Dallas Stars 5–2 on Apr 30, 2026.
Minnesota Wild generated 4.79 expected goals to Dallas Stars's 1.88 — the run of play matched the result, with Minnesota Wild earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Matt Boldy led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.39 on 2 goals, 5 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Dallas Stars vs Minnesota Wild game?
The Minnesota Wild beat the Dallas Stars 5–2 on Apr 30, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Minnesota Wild 5, 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 2.39, on 2G, 0A and 5 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Minnesota Wild generated 4.79 expected goals and Dallas Stars generated 1.88, so Minnesota Wild created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Dallas Stars put 24 shots on goal and Minnesota Wild put 21. High-danger chances went 7 to 13.