The Dallas Stars welcome a surging Minnesota Wild team to American Airlines Center on Monday night in what shapes up to be a crucial Central Division showdown, with both teams riding momentum from recent victories.
Dallas brings the NHL's fifth-ranked defense and a scorching 9-1 record in their last 10 meetings with Minnesota, while the Wild counter with their own three-game win streak and the red-hot Matt Boldy, who leads the team with 60 points.
The Stars' home ice advantage could prove decisive as they've won nine of their last 10 at American Airlines Center, setting up an intriguing battle between the home team's high-powered offense averaging 3.36 goals per game and the away team's stingy defense allowing just 2.77 goals per contest.
Dallas Stars vs. Minnesota Wild prediction: who will win?
For tonight's Dallas Stars vs Minnesota Wild matchup, our predictive model gives the Stars a 68% chance of defeating the Wild.
Pre-game probabilities
Dallas Stars
Moneyline
Win %
68%
32%
Minnesota Wild
Dallas Stars: 68% win probability
- Superior offensive output (234 goals scored vs Wild's 195)
- Better overall record (44 wins in 69 games vs Wild's 40 in 70)
- Stronger league position (2nd in Western Conference vs Wild's 7th place)
Minnesota Wild: 32% win probability
- Struggling offense (195 goals scored, ranking bottom half of conference)
- Negative goal differential (-1, compared to Stars' +52)
- Inconsistent recent form (WWWLL showing vulnerability on the road)
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Dallas Stars vs. Minnesota Wild preview
The red-hot Dallas Stars welcome the Minnesota Wild to American Airlines Center in what's shaping up to be a crucial Central Division showdown.
Dallas has been flat-out dominant at home lately, winning nine of their last ten on home ice, with Matt Duchene leading their offensive charge with an impressive 70-point campaign.
The Wild are riding their own wave of momentum with three straight wins, though their road form has been shaky - they've dropped five of their last seven away games.
Keep your eyes on Minnesota's Matt Boldy, who's been lighting it up with 60 points this season, while Dallas's Jason Robertson continues to be a nightmare for opponents with 29 goals already.
The Stars' penalty kill has been nothing short of spectacular, leading the league and giving them a serious edge over Minnesota's struggling special teams unit.
These teams have already split their season series 1-1, but Dallas holds a commanding 8-1-1 record in their last ten meetings against the Wild.
Jake Oettinger's been a wall for Dallas lately, while Filip Gustavsson's .917 save percentage for Minnesota sets up an intriguing goaltender battle.
With both teams playing solid defensive hockey - Dallas allowing just 2.61 goals per game and Minnesota not far behind at 2.77 - expect a tight-checking, playoff-style atmosphere in this one.
Dallas Stars vs. Minnesota Wild form
Dallas Stars vs. Minnesota Wild head to head
Dallas Stars
83%
Minnesota Wild
17%
Dec 28, 2024
Dallas Stars
2 : 3
Minnesota Wild
Nov 17, 2024
Minnesota Wild
1 : 2
Dallas Stars
Sep 29, 2024
Minnesota Wild
2 : 4
Dallas Stars
Sep 26, 2024
Dallas Stars
5 : 2
Minnesota Wild
Jan 11, 2024
Dallas Stars
7 : 2
Minnesota Wild
Jan 9, 2024
Minnesota Wild
0 : 4
Dallas Stars
