Game Preview: Wild vs. Stars | Minnesota Wild - NHL.com
SAINT PAUL, Minn. -- The Wild returns home today, inviting the Dallas Stars to face off at Grand Casino Arena following the 2-2 road trip to Canada and Seattle.
www.nhl.comHere’s the latest on Dallas Stars vs. Minnesota Wild.
- Recent results: The Wild beat the Stars 5-2 on December 11, 2025, snapping Dallas’s 11-game point streak. Marcus Johansson scored twice for Minnesota, with Matt Boldy adding a goal and two assists. The game was noted in recap and live-update formats across ESPN and CBS Sports.[2][3][5]
- Most recent notable activity: In the 2024-25 and 2025-26 seasons, Dallas and Minnesota have had several tightly contested meetings, including Dallas’ recent win streaks against Minnesota in prior meetings and Minnesota’s momentum swings in late seasons. A game recap from late April 2026 also highlights Wild-Dallas series activity, suggesting continued postseason relevance.[4][7][9][10]
- Upcoming/preview context: The NHL.com game previews and team coverage around these duels emphasize watching details like line changes and playoff implications when these teams meet, which remains a recurring storyline in both teams’ campaigns.[8][9]
Illustration: If you’d like, I can pull a quick head-to-head trend chart (last 10 meetings) showing wins, goals for/against, and home/away splits. I can also summarize current form or provide a short bullet-point watchlist for the next Stars-Wild matchup. Would you like a chart or a concise game-day watchlist?
Citations:
- Wild 5, Stars 2 recap and Johansson two goals:[2]
- Live updates and summary:[3]
- Additional context on past meetings and previews:[4][8]