Wild vs Stars Prediction & Odds - 4/6/2025

The Minnesota Wild desperately need a victory to maintain their playoff position as they host the surging Dallas Stars, who've won seven straight and are hunting down Winnipeg in the Central Division race.

Minnesota's offensive struggles (just 2.5 goals per game in their last ten) will be tested against a Dallas team that allows the third-fewest goals in the league while boasting the NHL's top penalty kill at 84.9%.

With Minnesota battling fatigue issues and the Stars owning an 8-1-1 record in their last ten meetings, Sunday's matinee at the Xcel Energy Center promises high stakes as the Minnesota Wild face off against the Dallas Stars.

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Minnesota Wild vs. Dallas Stars preview

The struggling Minnesota Wild host the red-hot Dallas Stars at Xcel Energy Center Sunday afternoon in a crucial Central Division showdown that has major playoff implications for both clubs.

Dallas comes in absolutely scorching, having won seven straight contests prior to their Saturday afternoon tilt with Pittsburgh, while Minnesota has hit a serious rough patch with six losses in their last seven games.

The Stars' high-powered offense (3.43 goals per game, 3rd in NHL) should present serious problems for a Wild penalty kill that ranks dead last in the league at just 72.2% efficiency.

Jake Oettinger has been rock-solid between the pipes for Dallas, while Filip Gustavsson faces the tough task of slowing down Stars' scoring threats like Mikael Granlund, Mason Marchment, and Roope Hintz, all of whom found the net in Dallas' recent 5-1 dismantling of Nashville.

Minnesota will desperately need more production from Mats Zuccarello, who tallied his 18th goal in their recent loss to the Islanders but hasn't gotten much help from his struggling teammates.

History doesn't favor the home team here – Dallas owns a dominant 8-1-1 record in their last 10 meetings, including a 3-0 shutout win in their most recent matchup on March 24th.

Despite having the rest advantage, Minnesota's anemic offense (just 2.5 goals per game in their last 10) will be hard-pressed to generate enough pressure against a Dallas squad that's clicking on all cylinders.

I'm expecting a tight, defensive battle early that ultimately tilts Dallas' way as their superior firepower and momentum prove too much for the Wild to handle.