Welcome back to NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out. Our featured game of this edition is the Dallas Stars taking on the Minnesota Wild. Don’t forget to check out more NHL Predictions, as our writers continue this series throughout the 2025-26 season.
NHL Predictions
Dallas Stars vs Minnesota Wild
Head-to-Head: Stars 1-1 Wild
How to Watch: US TV: Fan Duel Sports North; Fan Duel Sports Wisconsin; Victory+; ESPN+. Canada TV: Sportsnet+.
Time: 4 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)
We open up NHL predictions with our featured game between the Dallas Stars and the Minnesota Wild. Jake Oettinger is the projected starter for the Stars but always check social media before locking in a daily fantasy starter. Dallas is 8-1-1 in its last 10 games, including a shootout win over the Colorado Avalanche last time out. Jason Robertson and Wyatt Johnston are tied for the team’s lead in goals with 37.
Filip Gustavsson is the confirmed starter for the Wild, who are 4-4-2 in their previous 10 games. Minnesota has dropped four of its last five games entering this matchup. However, the Wild did beat the Stars in the last meeting on December 11. Kirill Kaprizov is tied with Matt Boldy for Minnesota’s lead in goals with 38.
This could be a possible Stanley Cup Playoff preview. However, take Dallas to keep up momentum.
Prediction: Stars win 4-3.