Minnesota Wild defeat Dallas Stars 6-1: Recap & Betting Results
Sat, Apr 18, 2026 · NHL · Minnesota Wild 6, Dallas Stars 1
The Minnesota Wild beat the Dallas Stars 6-1 on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at American Airlines Center. The Minnesota Wild covered the puck line as 1.5-goal underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 5.5, with 7 goals combined.
Minnesota Wild vs. Dallas Stars final score and game recap
The Minnesota Wild won by 5 goals.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Matt Boldy (Minnesota Wild): 2 goals, 1 assist.
- Joel Eriksson Ek (Minnesota Wild): 2 goals.
- Jake Oettinger (Dallas Stars): 23 saves on 28 shots.
- Jason Robertson (Dallas Stars): 1 goal.
Who covered the spread in Minnesota Wild vs. Dallas Stars?
The Minnesota Wild covered the puck line as 1.5-goal underdogs and won outright, by 5 goals.
Did Minnesota Wild vs. Dallas Stars go over or under the total?
The game went over: 7 goals combined against a closing total of 5.5, over by 1.5.
Minnesota Wild vs. Dallas Stars odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Minnesota Wild at +107 and the Dallas Stars at -127. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Dallas Stars a 54% favorite. The Minnesota Wild won as the underdog at +107: $107 profit on a $100 bet.
Minnesota Wild and Dallas Stars betting trends: 2025-26 season
This result left the Minnesota Wild 1-0 in the 2025-26 postseason. Against the puck line, they covered in 1 of 1 game with a closing line on file. Their only game with a closing total went over.
This result left the Dallas Stars 0-1 in the 2025-26 postseason. Against the puck line, they covered in 0 of 1 game with a closing line on file. Their only game with a closing total went over.
What's next for Minnesota Wild and Dallas Stars?
Next for the Minnesota Wild: at the Dallas Stars on Monday, April 20, 2026. Next for the Dallas Stars: the Minnesota Wild at home on Monday, April 20, 2026.