The Minnesota Wild (45-21-12) face the Dallas Stars (46-20-12) on Thursday, April 09, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET on ESPN+. Our model gives Dallas Stars a 57% chance to win.
Quick Facts
| Matchup | Minnesota Wild at Dallas Stars |
| Date | Thursday, April 09, 2026 |
| Time | 9:00 PM ET |
| Venue | American Airlines Center |
| National TV (US) | ESPN+, HULU |
| Streaming | NHL.tv / ESPN+ |
Where to Watch MIN vs DAL
The Minnesota Wild visit the Dallas Stars on Thursday, April 09, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET. The game will air on ESPN+ and can be streamed on NHL.tv / ESPN+.
Matchup Analysis
The Minnesota Wild enter the game with a 45-21-12 record (102 points), sitting CEN 3 in the standings. Our model gives them a 43% chance of winning.
The Dallas Stars are 46-20-12 (104 points), positioned CEN 2. With home ice advantage, they have a 57% win probability.
This is a Central Division matchup, adding extra stakes to the contest as both teams jockey for divisional positioning.
Head-to-Head
Season Series
DAL leads 3-2L 2-3 @ DAL (Sep 23)L 2-5 vs DAL (Sep 25)L 2-5 @ DAL (Oct 14)W 5-2 vs DAL (Dec 11)W 2-1 vs DAL (Mar 21)
Recent Form
Minnesota Wild — Last 5 Games
4-1 · Streak: W4W 5-2 vs Seattle KrakenApr 07
W 5-4 @ Detroit Red WingsApr 05
W 4-1 @ Ottawa SenatorsApr 04
W 5-2 vs Vancouver CanucksApr 02
L 3-6 @ Boston BruinsMar 28
Dallas Stars — Last 5 Games
2-3 · Streak: W1W 4-3 vs Calgary FlamesApr 07
L 0-2 vs Colorado AvalancheApr 04
W 3-0 vs Winnipeg JetsApr 02
L 3-6 @ Boston BruinsMar 31
L 1-2 @ Philadelphia FlyersMar 29
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