Minnesota Wild vs. Dallas Stars: Preview, Predictions and Picks for September 25, 2024

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Sep 25, 2024 9:12 AM
The Minnesota Wild, undefeated on the road, travel to the American Airlines Center to face the Dallas Stars, who remain perfect at home, on Wednesday, September 25th at 8:00 PM. The Stars look to extend their 2-0 start, while the Wild aim to build on their 1-0 record. Expect a thrilling matchup as these Western Conference foes clash.
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Wild vs Stars statistics

Stat Wild Stars
Goals For per Game 5.00 2.50
Goals Against per Game 2.00 1.50
Shots per Game 28.0 29.5
Shots Against per Game 40.0 25.0
Power Play Goals 2 1
Power Play Goals Against 0 1
Short Handed Goals 0 0
Short Handed Goals Against 0 0
Penalty Minutes 15 23
Power Play Percentage 66.7 8.3
Penalty Kill Percentage 100.0 85.7

Dallas Stars recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
9/23/24 @ Colorado Avalanche W 3-2
9/21/24 vs St. Louis Blues W 2-1
6/2/24 @ Edmonton Oilers L 2-1
5/31/24 vs Edmonton Oilers L 3-1
5/29/24 @ Edmonton Oilers L 5-2

Minnesota Wild recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
9/21/24 @ Winnipeg Jets W 5-2
4/18/24 vs Seattle Kraken L 4-3
4/15/24 @ Los Angeles Kings W 3-1
4/13/24 @ San Jose Sharks W 6-2
4/12/24 @ Vegas Golden Knights L 7-2

Wild vs Stars predictions

Jakub Lauko, Travis Boyd, and Ben Jones have each made an early mark for the Minnesota Wild, setting the stage for what could be intriguing efforts in their upcoming game. Lauko, with his quick strikes and agility, could be pivotal against the Dallas defense. Boyd, as the team's assist leader, shows promise in setting up critical plays, making it likely he’ll continue to look for pass-first opportunities to dismantle the Stars’ setup. Meanwhile, Jones, wielding his point-scoring capability, should not be overlooked as he seems poised to capitalize on any lapse in the Stars' defensive line.

On the flip side, the Dallas Stars have their own trio of emerging talents. Lian Bichsel, with his defensive prowess yet offensive contributions, may hold the key to balancing the team's strategy against the Wild's attack. Oskar Back, leading with two assists, could be the playmaker the Stars rely on to orchestrate vital attacks. Colin Blackwell, combining speed and skill, currently tops the Stars in points and is likely to continue his aggressive pursuit in netting more points, possibly exploiting any gaps the Wild’s defense may show.

Considering both teams’ form and early leadership, the upcoming duel at the American Airlines Center appears ripe for competitive highs. Dallas boasts a strong start at home, suggesting they might have the slight edge needed to claim a victory. However, Minnesota, fresh off a road win, surely wants to maintain their momentum. It’s a tough call, but with Dallas playing in front of a home crowd, combined with their well-rounded attack and solid defense, they might just tilt the odds in their favor for another win. What do you think, will the home advantage play a significant role this time around?

Minnesota Wild injuries

  • Reese Johnson (C): Day-To-Day
  • Matt Boldy (LW): Out
  • Troy Grosenick (G): Day-To-Day

Wild vs Stars game info

Venue American Airlines Center
Location Dallas, TX
Puck drop Wed 8:00 PM

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