Dallas Stars vs Minnesota Wild Prediction, 3/21/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Dallas Stars vs Minnesota Wild

Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026

Location: Grand Casino Arena in Saint Paul, MN

TV: Fanduel Sports Network

Grand Casino Arena is where the Minnesota Wild (39-18-12) will attempt to beat the Dallas Stars (43-15-10) on Saturday.

The Dallas Stars had a decent effort after finishing in a 1-1 tie against the Avalanche their last time on the ice. Dallas accumulated 6 minutes in the box in this contest. The Stars didn't have a great showing offensively in this game. Moreover, they had 2 power play chances but weren't able to score a goal. For the outing, they netted 1 out of the 18 shots they put on net.

In terms of their goal scoring prowess, the Dallas Stars have racked up 232 goals (8th in pro hockey) this season and have surrendered 181. For the season, the have a total of 96 points and their points percentage is sitting at .706. Dallas steps onto the ice with 205 power play opportunities and they have scored 60 goals out of those attempts, giving them a rate of 29.27%. While at even strength, the Stars have allowed the opponent to score 141 goals while notching 172 as an offensive unit. Dallas has taken 1,753 shots and is the owner of a shooting percentage of 13.2%. The Stars have had 1,800 shots attempted against them and have a save percentage of .899. Dallas Stars opponents have earned 206 power play opportunities (9th in professional hockey) and have earned 40 goals in those chances.

The player in the crease for this game is Jake Oettinger. The opposition has racked up 721 goals against Oettinger in his NHL career and his goals against average per contest is 2.52. Oettinger has participated in 295 games over the course of his NHL career. His save percentage is at .911 for his 13,413 mins between the pipes. He has accumulated an overall record of 178-76-32 and got the start in 286 games. Over the course of his pro career, Oettinger has tallied 169 quality starts and his percentage for quality starts is .591. Oettinger has had 8,062 shot attempts against him and has recorded 7,341 saves.

When they took the ice last, Minnesota went up against the Blackhawks in a game where the Wild notched a win by a final of 4-3. They had 1 power play opportunity in this matchup and tallied 1 on that opportunity. The Wild had 4 goals out of the 37 shots on goal they tried.

Minnesota has tried 2,013 shots (6th in professional hockey) and has earned a shooting percentage of 11.23%, while allowing the opposition 2,059 shots. They have earned a penalty kill rate of 79.21% on their oppositions 178 opportunities on the power play, and their save percentage sits at 90.6%. They have earned 227 opportunities on the power play and they have earned a power play percentage of 25.11%. The Wild have accumulated 169 goals at even strength and 57 goals (3rd in professional hockey) while on the power play. They have allowed 194 goals to be scored by way of 157 goals at even strength and 37 goals while they were shorthanded. On the campaign, the Minnesota Wild have notched a total of 226 goals, 90 points, in addition to a points percentage of .652.

Across the rink you are likely to see Filip Gustavsson protecting the goal. Gustavsson is the owner of a lifetime mark of 108-70-26 and has participated in 212 contests. Gustavsson's percentage of quality starts comes in at 61.6% and he has earned 125 quality starting assignments in his professional career. He has accrued 5,628 saves out of 6,170 shots attempted against him, which gives him a save % of .912. His opposition is averaging 2.67 goals per contest and he has surrendered 542 goals altogether. He has started in 203 contests and has racked up 9,063 mins.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Guy's Pick: Take Dallas

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