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 | Quinn Hughes | D | 2 | 1 | 3 | 28:55 | 0.48 | 2.19 |
| 2nd | Matt Boldy | L | 2 | 0 | 5 | 24:08 | 1.99 | 1.65 |
| 3rd | Marcus Foligno | L | 0 | 1 | 0 | 11:15 | 0.05 | 0.99 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mavrik Bourque | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 16:54 | 0.79 | 0.95 |
| Ilya Lyubushkin | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:32 | 0.05 | 0.84 |
| Wyatt Johnston | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 21:41 | 0.43 | 0.80 |
| Mikko Rantanen | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 21:46 | 0.00 | 0.74 |
| Michael Bunting | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10:56 | 0.05 | 0.74 |
| Matt Duchene | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:18 | 0.00 | 0.39 |
| Justin Hryckowian | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 17:20 | 0.32 | 0.35 |
| Alexander Petrovic | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:55 | 0.00 | 0.25 |
| Lian Bichsel | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:55 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Oskar Bäck | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:52 | 0.01 | 0.15 |
| Jamie Benn | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:46 | 0.02 | 0.10 |
| Colin Blackwell | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7:12 | 0.04 | 0.10 |
| Thomas Harley | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 27:10 | 0.06 | 0.05 |
| Jason Robertson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23:00 | 0.07 | 0.05 |
| Esa Lindell | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:14 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Sam Steel | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:35 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Miro Heiskanen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 26:16 | 0.04 | 0.00 |
| Radek Faksa | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:08 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
Minnesota Wild Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinn Hughes | D | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 28:55 | 0.48 | 2.19 |
| Matt Boldy | L | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 24:08 | 1.99 | 1.65 |
| Marcus Foligno | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 11:15 | 0.05 | 0.99 |
| Nico Sturm | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 8:59 | 0.00 | 0.84 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 11:01 | 0.29 | 0.80 |
| Brock Faber | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 29:53 | 0.04 | 0.64 |
| Mats Zuccarello | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18:05 | 0.17 | 0.64 |
| Nick Foligno | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:22 | 0.07 | 0.35 |
| Michael McCarron | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 11:41 | 0.06 | 0.15 |
| Kirill Kaprizov | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:11 | 0.71 | 0.15 |
| Joel Eriksson Ek | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:00 | 0.25 | 0.15 |
| Zach Bogosian | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:37 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Jake Middleton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:26 | 0.01 | 0.10 |
| Marcus Johansson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:17 | 0.03 | 0.10 |
| Jeff Petry | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:13 | 0.02 | 0.00 |
| Yakov Trenin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:18 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Jared Spurgeon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:54 | 0.02 | -0.05 |
| Ryan Hartman | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:32 | 0.59 | -0.15 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Oettinger | Dallas Stars | 16 | 19 | 84.2% | -1.71 | L |
| Jesper Wallstedt | Minnesota Wild | 21 | 23 | 91.7% | -0.88 | 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.
Quinn Hughes led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.19 on 2 goals, 1 assist, 3 shots on goal.
Jesper Wallstedt stopped 21 of 23, worth -0.88 goals saved above expected.
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 — Quinn Hughes led all skaters at 2.19, on 2G, 1A and 3 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.