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Saturday's NHL schedule will see the Dallas Stars (50-20-12) take the ice against the Minnesota Wild (46-24-12), starting at 5:30 p.m. ET at American Airlines Center and broadcast on ESPN.
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Wild vs. Stars: April 18 Viewing Options
- Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026
- Time: 5:30 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN
- Location: Dallas, Texas
- Venue: American Airlines Center
Stars' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.33 | 9th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.71 | 2nd |
| Shots | 25.2 | 30th |
| Shots Allowed | 26.1 | 6th |
| Power Play % | 28.63% | 2nd |
| Penalty Kill % | 80.32% | 13th |
Wild's 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.27 | 10th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.87 | 4th |
| Shots | 29.1 | 7th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.3 | 24th |
| Power Play % | 25.19% | 3rd |
| Penalty Kill % | 79.81% | 16th |
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Wild vs. Stars Top Players
Stars
- With 45 goals and 51 assists this season, Jason Robertson is one of Dallas' top contributors (96 points).
- Wyatt Johnston is another of Dallas' major contributors currently with 86 total points (45 goals and 41 assists) to his name.
- Through 64 games, Mikko Rantanen has proven himself as a scoring option for Dallas. He has 77 points (22 goals and 55 assists).
- Across 54 games played, Jake Oettinger has a goaltending record of 35-12-6. During those games, he's allowed 138 goals while recording 1,233 saves.
Wild
- Kirill Kaprizov's 45 goals and 44 assists in 78 games for Minnesota add up to 89 total points on the season.
- Matthew Boldy is a top offensive contributor for Minnesota with 85 total points this season. He has scored 42 goals and added 43 assists in 76 games.
- Quinn Hughes is a top player on offense for Minnesota with seven goals and 69 assists.
- Filip Gustavsson is 28-15-6 in 50 games this season, conceding 133 goals (2.7 goals against average) with 1,239 saves and a .904 save percentage (20th in the league).
Wild vs. Stars Injury Report
Stars
Nathan Bastian: Out (Hand),
Roope Hintz: Out (Lower Body),
Miro Heiskanen: Day-To-Day (Lower Body),
Tyler Seguin: Out For Season (Acl)
Wild
Zach Bogosian: Day-To-Day (Lower Body),
Quinn Hughes: Day-To-Day (Illness)
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Stars' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11/2026 | Rangers | W 2-0 | Home |
| 4/13/2026 | Maple Leafs | W 6-5 | Away |
| 4/15/2026 | Sabres | W 4-3 | Away |
| 4/18/2026 | Wild | - | Home |
| 4/20/2026 | Wild | - | Home |
| 4/22/2026 | Wild | - | Away |
| 4/25/2026 | Wild | - | Away |
Wild's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11/2026 | Predators | L 2-1 | Away |
| 4/13/2026 | Blues | L 6-3 | Away |
| 4/14/2026 | Ducks | W 3-2 | Home |
| 4/18/2026 | Stars | - | Away |
| 4/20/2026 | Stars | - | Away |
| 4/22/2026 | Stars | - | Home |
| 4/25/2026 | Stars | - | Home |