Dallas Stars vs Minnesota Wild Prediction, Odds and Stanley Cup Playoffs Game 3 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; the Wild are averaging 3.27. Additionally, the Stars are allowing 2.71 goals per game; the Wild are allowing 2.87 goals. These teams are have superior powerplay units, ranking second and third in the NHL. Both teams also rank in the top 5 in goaltender save percentage.

With both teams so evenly matched, we must dig to find an edge. On the season, the Stars rank #1 in shooting percentage — with 13.2% of their shots turning into goals. This shows the efficiency of the Stars’ offense. They 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 Dallas on the money line.

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

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