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NHL Playoffs: Dallas Stars vs. Minnesota Wild Picks – Game 2 Betting Preview, Team News, and Predictions (Apr 20)
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- When: Monday, April 20, 2026. 9:30 PM ET
- Where: American Airlines Center, Dallas
- How to Watch: ESPN+
Dallas Stars vs. Minnesota Wild Preview
The Dallas Stars will have huge questions to answer on April 20, as they face off against the Minnesota Wild in Game 2 of the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Wild hold a 1-0 series advantage following a blowout win in Dallas over the weekend, but the Stars will have home ice advantage in their favor to bounce back.
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Dallas Stars Stats & Team News
- Overall Record: 50-20-12
- Home Record: 26-11-4
- Road Record: 24-9-8
- Top Goal Scorer: Wyatt Johnston (44)
There is already a sense that this Game 2 clash between the Stars and Wild is pivotal for the hosts following a dismal showing in Game 1 over the weekend.
Dallas never got going in the most important game of their season to date, with Jason Robertson proving to be wasteful in offensive areas after scoring just once from six shots. Defensive mistakes were also a common theme of their game in the 6-1 loss, with Jake Oettinger making just 23 saves from 28 shots.
Injury News:
No Injuries
Minnesota Wild Stats & Team News
- Overall Record: 45-23-12
- Home Record: 22-10-8
- Road Record: 23-13-4
- Top Goal Scorer: Kirill Kaprizov (45)
It is likely that the Minnesota Wild couldn’t believe how easy it was to take a 1-0 lead in the series over the weekend, as they hammered in six goals at the American Airlines Center.
Joel Eriksson Ek was in excellent form for the Wild, scoring twice and registering one assist. Matt Boldy also scored twice in the blowout success, while other goals in the win were registered by Kirill Kaprizov and Ryan Hartman.
Injury News:
No Injuries
Dallas Stars vs. Minnesota Wild Picks
The Wild were excellent in Game 1, but the Stars must improve. Home ice advantage is a big plus for Dallas, and we could foresee them bouncing back from Saturday’s heavy loss.
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