Dallas Stars vs Minnesota Wild Prediction, Odds and Picks for Today, 04/22/26

The Dallas Stars will take on the Minnesota Wild for the third game of their playoff series. The series is currently tied 1-1. These teams also split the regular season series 2-2. These record alone show how evenly matched these 2 teams are. On the season, the Stars are averaging 3.33 goals per game while the Wild are averaging 3.27 goals per game. Additionally, the Stars are allowing 2.71 goals per game while the Wild are allowing 2.87 goals per game. These teams are have superior power play units, ranking 2^nd and 3^rd in the NHL. Both teams also rank in the top 5 when looking at goaltender save percentage.

With both teams so evenly matched, we must dig to find an edge. On the season, the Stars rank 1^st in shooting percentage with 13.2% of their shots turning into goals. This shows the efficiency of the Stars offense. The Stars also have Jake Oettinger, who has significantly more playoff experience than Jesper Wallstedt who only started in 5 regular season games before this year. Overall, I am going to side with the more experienced goalie that will rise to the occasion in this hard-fought series. I am taking the Stars on the money line.

Stars vs. Wild Prediction: Stars ML (+110) available at the time of publishing. Playable at that number.