Minnesota vs Dallas Prediction 26 September 2026
π Minnesota and Dallas will face off for the second time in just a few days as they gear up for the start of the regular season. The first meeting went the Starsβ way, with the Wild failing to convert any of their 24 shots on goal. This time, the teams swap venues, and for Dallas, this will be their final preseason outing. The Stars arrive with a perfect record and have conceded just two goals so far, while Minnesota, after opening with a win, have dropped back-to-back games.
Head-to-Head
π The first preseason clash this year saw Dallas claim a 2-0 victory. Matthew Seminoff opened the scoring in the second period, Esa Lindell added another goal, while Remi Poirier turned aside all 24 shots he faced. During last seasonβs regular campaign, the teams split their meetings with two wins apiece. They then squared off in the opening round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, where Minnesota secured the series in six games.
Head-to-head statistics Minnesota - Dallas
Minnesota Wild Team Overview
The Wild opened their preseason campaign with an overtime win against Chicago (3-2), but dropped the rematch beyond regulation (3-4). Notably, Minnesota clawed their way back from a 1-3 deficit in the third period. The following game took on a different tone: facing Dallas, the team fired 24 shots but, for the first time this preseason, failed to find the back of the net. The power play hasn't clicked either-through three games, the Wild have yet to capitalize on a man advantage.
Last season, however, offered plenty of positives heading into the new campaign. Minnesota wrapped up the year at 46-24-12, collecting 104 points and securing third place in the Western Conference. From November 1 onward, they posted a 43-18-9 record, with a .908 save percentage in that stretch-second-best in the NHL. Now, their immediate goal is more straightforward: settle the score with Dallas and avenge their recent defeat, this time on home ice.
Match Results: Minnesota Wild
Dallas Stars Team Overview
Three games, three wins, and only two goals conceded-Dallas Stars are off to a flying start in preseason. They edged St. Louis twice by identical 2-1 scorelines before Remi Poirier posted a shutout against Minnesota. The goaltender turned aside all 24 shots he faced, while Kyle Capobianco tallied two assists. Notably, all six of Dallasβs preseason goals have come from different players.
Head coach Glen Gulutzan is getting valuable contributions from the depth players. Seminoff, who registered 50 points (24 goals, 26 assists) in 72 AHL games last season, found the net against Minnesota, and Poirier has carried his confident play from the farm team-where he appeared in 52 games with a .912 save percentage and a 2.61 goals-against average-into the preseason. Jake Oettingerβs status remains up in the air: after suffering lower-body discomfort, he was set for reevaluation before the trip to Minnesota.
Match Results: Dallas Stars
βοΈ Editorial Prediction
The opening 40 minutes of their recent clash produced just one goal, but our pick is all about the final stretch. In six of the last seven preseason head-to-heads between these teams, the third period has seen at least two goals. Dallas show a similar trend regardless of opponent-over 1.5 goals in the third period has landed in eight of their last nine away preseason games. After a recent 0-2 defeat to Minnesota, the hosts have something to prove, while the Stars are wrapping up their preseason campaign. Our choice: over 1.5 goals in the third period.
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