Wild Face Stars in Crucial NHL Matchup Tonight

DALLAS, Texas — The Minnesota Wild are set to battle the Dallas Stars tonight at 8 p.m. ET in the opening game of a back-to-back series.

This matchup comes as both teams strive for critical points in the NHL standings. The Wild’s projected lineup includes Matt Boldy, Marco Rossi, and Mats Zuccarello as forwards, while Dallas aims to utilize the same successful lineup from their previous overtime victory against Philadelphia.

Reportedly, Minnesota’s lineup is subject to change based on Coach Hynes‘ last-minute adjustments. As they prepare to face the Stars, the Wild have recalled rookie Liam Öhgren and defenseman Cameron Crotty from the Iowa Wild, their AHL affiliate. Other notable players include goaltenders Filip Gustavsson and Marc-André Fleury, with both expected to see action during this series.

Despite these adjustments, injuries continue to affect Minnesota’s performance. Kirill Kaprizov, Joel Eriksson Ek, Marcus Foligno, and Jonas Brodin are all sidelined, each dealing with lower or upper body injuries. Coach Hynes stated in a recent press briefing, “We need to stay strong and adapt as a team.”

On the other side, the Stars are coming off a win and intend to keep momentum with the same roster, which includes key players Jason Robertson, Roope Hintz, and veteran Jamie Benn. Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger has also been performing well, adding to the team’s confidence heading into the game.

In their previous meeting earlier this season, the Wild and Stars displayed fierce competition, leaving fans eager for tonight’s action. With the stakes high, both teams are preparing for an intense encounter that could shift the momentum of their seasons.

The game will broadcast live on FDSNWIX, FDSNNO, and Victory+. As anticipation builds, fans can hope for a thrilling showdown and perhaps a glimpse of rising talent in Öhgren’s debut at the United Center.