- Matchup: Dallas Stars vs Minnesota Wild
- Date: Thursday, April 30, 2026
- Venue: Grand Casino Arena, Saint Paul, MN
- Broadcast: TNT
- Betting Odds: Stars (+102) Wild (-122)
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The Dallas Stars (50-20-12) will head to the Grand Casino Arena on Thursday aiming to defeat the Minnesota Wild (46-24-12) in Game 6 of their series, where Minnesota currently leads 3-2. The moneyline for this matchup places Dallas at +102, while Minnesota sits at -122. The total for the game is set at 5.5.
The Dallas Stars are looking for redemption following a 4-2 defeat in Game 5. Their offensive performance was subpar, as they only managed to score on 2 out of 22 shots. They had 4 chances on the power play, converting 1 goal. Dallas was assessed 8 penalty minutes during the game.
Throughout the season, Dallas Stars’ opponents have attempted 249 power plays (ranking 6th in the league) and converted 49 of those into goals. The Stars have faced 2,145 shots against them, boasting a save percentage of .897. On the offensive side, Dallas has generated 2,074 shot attempts with a shooting percentage of 13.2%. While playing at even strength, they have allowed 173 goals while scoring 202 themselves. The Stars have recorded 248 power play opportunities, scoring 71 times, yielding a conversion rate of 28.63%. This season, they have amassed 112 points, translating to a points percentage of .683. Overall, the Dallas Stars have scored 273 goals (9th in the NHL) while conceding 222 goals.
In net for the Stars will be Jake Oettinger. Oettinger has participated in 305 games throughout his career, holding an overall record of 184-78-33 and has started in 296 contests. Over his NHL tenure, he has faced 746 goals, with a goals against average of 2.52 per game. Oettinger has dealt with 8,276 shots and has successfully saved 7,530. His current save percentage stands at .910 across 13,436 minutes in goal. In his career, Oettinger has tallied 173 quality starts, achieving a quality start rate of .584.
The Minnesota Wild have shown strength on both ends in Game 5. They successfully converted 4 goals from their 28 shots on target and had 3 power play opportunities, scoring once from those attempts.
Over the course of the season, Minnesota has attempted 2,393 shots (ranked 7th in the NHL) with a shooting percentage of 11.20%, while allowing their opponents 2,410 shots. Their penalty kill rate against 213 power play attempts is 79.81%, and their save percentage currently sits at 90.2%. The Wild have been awarded 258 power play opportunities, converting 25.19% of them. They have scored 203 goals at even strength and 65 goals (3rd in the NHL) on the power play, while conceding 235 goals, including 192 at even strength and 43 while short-handed. This season, the Minnesota Wild has scored a total of 268 goals, secured 104 points, and holds a points percentage of .634.
Guarding the goal for Minnesota is Jesper Wallstedt. Wallstedt has a career record of 20-12-6 and has appeared in 40 games. He possesses a quality start percentage of 65.8%, achieving 25 quality starts in his career. He has totaled 1,054 saves out of 1,158 shots against, giving him a save rate of .910. On average, opposing teams score 2.74 goals per game, with Wallstedt allowing 104 goals overall. He has started 38 games, accumulating 348 minutes of ice time.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NHL match against the spread or moneyline?
Prediction: Back Minnesota (-122) and under 6.5 goals
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