Dallas Stars vs Minnesota Wild Prediction, 4/22/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Dallas Stars vs Minnesota Wild

Date: Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Location: Grand Casino Arena in Saint Paul, MN

TV: TNT

Odds/Point Spread: Stars (+110) Wild (-130)

Grand Casino Arena is the location where the Minnesota Wild (46-24-12) will compete against the Dallas Stars (50-20-12) on Wednesday in Game 3 of their series. The series is tied 1-1. The odds on this game have the Stars at +110 while the Wild are opening at -130. The over/under comes in at 5.5.

The Dallas Stars were on the winning side of the scoreboard with a 4-2 win over the Wild in Game 2. Dallas compiled 14 penalty minutes in this contest. In addition, they had 5 chances with extra men on the ice and netted 2 goals. The Stars had a solid offensive performance in this win. In the matchup, they converted 4 of the 32 shots they tried.

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Dallas Stars opponents have 249 power play tries (6th in the NHL) and have notched 49 goals in those attempts. The Stars have had 2,145 shots taken against them and have a save percentage of .897. Dallas has tried 2,074 shots and has a shooting percentage of 13.2%. While at even strength, the Stars have allowed the opponent to score 173 goals while having 202 when they are on offense. Dallas is sitting with 248 power play chances and they have added 71 goals out of those tries, earning them a rate of 28.63%. For the season, they have earned 112 points and their points percentage comes in at .683. Pertaining to their scoring capabilities, the Dallas Stars have accumulated 273 goals (9th in hockey) this season and have allowed 222.

The man protecting the net in this game is Jake Oettinger. The opposition has been able to score 746 goals against Oettinger in his NHL career and his goals against rate is 2.52. Oettinger has participated in 305 contests throughout his NHL career. His save percentage sits at .910 for his 13,436 mins between the pipes. He has accumulated a record of 184-78-33 and he has gotten the start in 296 games. Over the course of his pro career, Oettinger has accrued 173 quality starts and his percentage for quality starts is .584. Oettinger has had 8,276 shot attempts taken against him and has gathered 7,530 total saves.

Minnesota left the ice in Game 2 knowing they need to clean up a lot of issues. The Wild netted 2 goals of the 30 shots on goal they pursued. They had 4 power play attempts in this outing but weren't able to put one in the back of the net.

Minnesota has taken 2,393 shots (7th in pro hockey) and has a shot percentage of 11.20%, while allowing their opponents 2,410 shots. They have earned a penalty kill percentage of 79.81% on their opponents 213 power play chances, and their save percentage comes in at 90.2%. They have earned 258 power play opportunities and they have a power play percentage of 25.19%. The Wild have racked up 203 goals at even strength and 65 goals (3rd in pro hockey) while on the power play. They have allowed 235 goals to be scored by of a combination of 192 goals at even strength and 43 goals while they had less men on the ice. Over the course of the season, the Minnesota Wild have earned 268 goals, 104 points, and a points percentage of .634.

On the other side of the ice you will find Jesper Wallstedt patrolling the crease. Wallstedt has earned a career mark of 20-12-6 and has participated in 40 contests. Wallstedt's quality start rate is 65.8% and he has accumulated 25 quality starts in his hockey career. He has tallied 1,054 saves out of 1,158 shots tried, which gives him a save % of .910. His opposition is averaging 2.74 goals per game and he has allowed 104 goals altogether. He has made the start in 38 games and his ice time sits at 348 mins.

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

Josh's Pick: Take Minnesota (-130)

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