Minnesota Wild Face Off Against Dallas Stars in Texas Showdown

DALLAS, Texas — The Minnesota Wild are set for a thrilling matchup against the Dallas Stars tonight, October 14, at 9:30 PM EST. Both teams enter the game with winning records; the Wild stand at 2-1-0 while the Stars are undefeated at 2-0-0 this season.

This Central Division rivalry continues to excite fans as the Wild look to improve their historical record against the Stars, currently at 39-42-13, including a challenging 14-26-8 in Dallas.

Last season, Minnesota and Dallas split their regular-season meetings 2-2, contributing to a tense atmosphere tonight. The last encounter culminated in overtime, showcasing the competitive nature of these teams. Wild forward Matt Boldy made an impression last season against the Stars, leading Minnesota with five points in their meetings.

In their latest outing, the Wild edged out the Los Angeles Kings with a 4-3 victory, despite nearly blowing a three-goal lead. They currently average 4.3 goals per game while allowing 3.3, showing a high-paced style of play. Conversely, Dallas has started strong, winning their initial two games, both of which ended 5-4, the latest being a shootout victory against the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday.

Tonight’s game will also highlight some exciting individual performances. Boldy has tallied seven points this season, while Dallas star Mason Marchment contributed significantly with four points in their first two games. However, the Wild will need solid outings from their goaltender Filip Gustavsson, who has historically performed well against the Stars, holding a commendable record.

Broadcast information for tonight’s matchup includes ESPN for television viewers, while Dallas listeners can tune into The Ticket 96.7 FM, with further coverage available via ESPN Radio.