The Dallas Stars (21-5-5) will aim to extend a four-game win streak when they take on the Minnesota Wild (16-9-5) on the road on Thursday, Dec. 11 at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Before this matchup, here's who we project to secure the win in Thursday's hockey contest.
In the past 10 contests, the Wild have gone 7-2-1 while scoring 27 total goals (three power-play goals on 27 power-play opportunities during that time, for a conversion rate of 11.1%). They have allowed 18 goals.
Stars vs. Wild Predictions for Thursday
Our computer projection model for this encounter predicts a final tally of Stars 4, Wild 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Stars (-134)
- Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 5.8 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Wild (+1.5)
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Stars Splits and Trends
- The Stars have finished 4-5-9 in overtime contests to contribute to an overall record of 21-5-5.
- Dallas is 10-1-3 (23 points) in its 14 games decided by one goal.
- Looking at the four times this season the Stars ended a game with only one goal, they have a 1-2-1 record, good for three points.
- Dallas has taken seven points from the six games this season when it scored exactly two goals (2-1-3 record).
- The Stars have scored at least three goals in 21 games (18-2-1, 37 points).
- In the 10 games when Dallas has recorded a lone power-play goal, it won every time (20 points).
- In games when it has outshot opponents, Dallas is 10-3-1 (21 points).
- The Stars have been outshot by opponents in 17 games, going 11-2-4 to register 26 points.
Wild Splits and Trends
- The Wild have a 6-5-11 record in overtime games this season and a 16-9-5 overall record.
- Minnesota has earned 12 points (4-1-4) in its nine games that finished with a one-goal margin.
- This season the Wild scored just one goal in seven games and have gone 1-4-2 (four points).
- When Minnesota has scored two goals this season, they've earned seven points (3-3-1 record).
- The Wild have scored three or more goals in 16 games, earning 26 points from those contests.
- This season, Minnesota has recorded a lone power-play goal in 10 games has a record of 5-3-2 in those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Minnesota is 5-3-3 (13 points).
- The Wild have been outshot by opponents in 19 games, going 11-6-2 to register 24 points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Stars Rank | Stars AVG | Wild AVG | Wild Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4th | 3.42 | Goals Scored | 2.73 | 26th |
| 4th | 2.52 | Goals Allowed | 2.67 | 7th |
| 26th | 25.5 | Shots | 27.8 | 17th |
| 15th | 27.8 | Shots Allowed | 30 | 27th |
| 2nd | 32.32% | Power Play % | 22.12% | 11th |
| 8th | 82.83% | Penalty Kill % | 80.56% | 18th |
Stars vs. Wild Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 8 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Grand Casino Arena in Saint Paul, Minnesota
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