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Dallas Stars vs. Minnesota Wild: Preview, Predictions and Picks for April 6, 2025

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Apr 6, 2025 4:47 PM
The Dallas Stars, fresh off a thrilling performance that saw Evgenii Dadonov net a hat trick, travel to the Xcel Energy Center to take on the Minnesota Wild on Sunday, April 6th at 3:00 PM. The Stars hold a 2-1 lead in the regular season series and look to build on their 50-22-4 record against the Wild's 41-29-7 mark. With the Stars' strong road record, they'll aim to capitalize on their momentum and secure another win in the Central Division matchup.
Dallas Stars vs Minnesota Wild

Current Odds

DAL
MIN
Over
5.5
+550
Under
5.5
-909
DAL
-
-
MIN
-
-
DAL
ML
+150
MIN
ML
+100

Stars vs Wild statistics

Stat Stars Wild
Goals For per Game 3.42 2.68
Goals Against Average 2.54 2.84
Shots per Game 28.5 27.1
Shots Against per Game 28.5 29.8
Power Play Goals 51 39
Power Play Goals Against 32 54
Short Handed Goals 6 4
Short Handed Goals Against 0 0
Penalty Minutes 525 575
Power Play Percentage 22.4 20.3
Penalty Kill Percentage 84.6 72.2

Minnesota Wild recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
4/4/25 @ New York Islanders L 3-1
4/2/25 @ New York Rangers L 5-4 OT
3/31/25 @ New Jersey Devils L 3-2 SO
3/29/25 vs New Jersey Devils L 5-2
3/27/25 vs Washington Capitals W 4-2

Dallas Stars recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
4/5/25 vs Pittsburgh Penguins L 5-3
4/3/25 vs Nashville Predators W 5-1
3/31/25 @ Seattle Kraken W 3-1
3/29/25 @ Seattle Kraken W 5-1
3/27/25 @ Calgary Flames W 5-2

Minnesota Wild injuries

  • Jake Middleton (D): Day-To-Day
  • Kirill Kaprizov (LW): Injured Reserve
  • David Jiricek (D): Out
  • Joel Eriksson Ek (C): Injured Reserve
  • Troy Grosenick (G): Injured Reserve

Dallas Stars injuries

  • Jamie Benn (LW): Out
  • Tyler Seguin (C): Injured Reserve
  • Miro Heiskanen (D): Injured Reserve
  • Nils Lundkvist (D): Injured Reserve

Stars vs Wild game info

Type Info
Venue Xcel Energy Center
Location Saint Paul, MN
Puck drop Sun 3:00 PM
TV TNT

Stars vs Wild predictions

You know, with the Dallas Stars skimming ice like they have this season, folks are naturally putting their money on them. Jason Robertson’s been a dynamo with those 33 goals – a total magician with the puck. And let’s not forget about Matt Duchene, weaving magic of his own with 49 assists and amassing 78 points. It's not just their individual brilliance but their chemistry on ice that has opposing teams running defense drills in their sleep. Robertson’s got that knack for finding just the right spot as if he’s magnets and the net is pulling him in. Meanwhile, Duchene just knows how to set up plays, orchestrating the chaos into sweet symphonies for fans. Imagine them hitting Xcel Energy Center with that kind of form. Exciting, right?

On the flip side, the Minnesota Wild certainly have their spotlight-stealer in Matt Boldy. This guy has been on point as the heaviest hitter for the team, packing in 25 goals this season. With 39 assists and 64 points to prove his prowess, Boldy is a one-man highlight reel. The home ice at the Xcel Energy Center can play to his advantage; he combines speed with smooth, agile movements that can catch the Stars off guard if they’re not careful. Watching Boldy, you can’t help but think he’s just a breakaway away from turning the tide of any game. The Wild’s fate will heavily rely on him finding those cracking opportunities to reroute the game’s tempo.

Thinking about bold predictions, this matchup could be a tight skate battle. Dallas has shown a stellar away record that speaks to their strong form, but Minnesota, with their energetic approach, may pounce on any given opportunity. Stars have the recent bragging rights, leading the series 2-1, but hockey has its own playbook, with surprises lurking around any curved stick. Could Matt Boldy pack a punch to tilt the outcome? Anything is possible. Still, if I were to stick my neck out, with Dadonov fresh off a hat trick, I’d bet on Dallas squeezing out a win. What do you think; could the Stars pull another one out of the hat?

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