Wild vs Stars Picks and Prediction – 12/28/2024

The Minnesota Wild go on the road Friday night with a game in Dallas, Texas against the Dallas Stars. For other NHL news see our NHL Picks. Minnesota is have been above average this season with 21 wins through 35 games played on a one game winning streak following their win against the Chicago Blackhawks. Offensively Minnesota has been average scoring 2.94 goals per game. Defensively the Wild have been good allowing 2.69 goals against per game so far this season. Kirill Kaprizov leads the way for the Minnesota offense with 50 points, and 23 goals on 120 shots and 27 assists this year. Filip Gustavsson is the top goalie for Minnesota so far with 15 wins and 23 outings carrying a .921 save percentage.

The Dallas Stars stay at home on Friday night with a 20-13 record on the year and have a one game winning streak. Dallas has been average offensively scoring 3.15 goals per game this season. Defensively the Stars have been above average allowing 2.58 goals per game, and gave up only two goals in their recent 3-2 win against the Utah Hockey Team. Casey DeSmith was in the net for the Stars against Utah posting the .923 save percentage after giving up 2 goals on 26 shots in 59 minutes of play. The Stars scored two goals in the second period to win the game. 

The Minnesota Wild are 12-6 away from home so far this year. For Minnesota Filip Gustavsson may be getting the start in net. The Dallas Stars are 13-5 at home this season. The Stars have played Minnesota tough in the past, beating the Wild in their last seven games played against Minnesota. Dallas will do just enough against a leaky Wild defense in the 3rd period or overtime and get a victory on Friday night. Final Score Prediction, the Dallas Stars win 3-2.