The Minnesota Wild (46-24-12) face the Dallas Stars (50-20-12) on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 5:30 PM ET on ESPN. Our model gives Dallas Stars a 64% chance to win.
Quick Facts
| Matchup | Minnesota Wild at Dallas Stars |
| Date | Saturday, April 18, 2026 |
| Time | 5:30 PM ET |
| Venue | American Airlines Center |
| National TV (US) | ESPN |
| National TV (CA) | SN, TVAS |
| Local (DAL) | Victory+ |
| Local (MIN) | FDSNNO |
| Streaming | ESPN+, Sportsnet NOW, TVA Sports Direct |
Where to Watch MIN vs DAL
The Minnesota Wild visit the Dallas Stars on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 5:30 PM ET. The game will air on ESPN and can be streamed on ESPN+, Sportsnet NOW, TVA Sports Direct.
Matchup Analysis
The Minnesota Wild enter the game with a 46-24-12 record (104 points), sitting CEN 3 in the standings. Our model gives them a 36% chance of winning.
The Dallas Stars are 50-20-12 (112 points), positioned CEN 2. With home ice advantage, they have a 64% 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 4-2Recent Form
Minnesota Wild — Last 5 Games
2-3 · Streak: W1Dallas Stars — Last 5 Games
5-0 · Streak: W5See live scores: NHL Scores