Minnesota Wild vs Dallas Stars 4/17/2023 Analysis, Picks and Tips
West 1st Round – Game 1, Series starts 4/17
The Minnesota Wild will begin their playoff journey on Monday night, but they come into it on the heels of two straight losses. In their last regular season game against the Nashville Predators, goaltender Filip Gustavsson had a tough outing, allowing four goals on 31 shots and posting a save percentage of just .871. However, Frederick Gaudreau stepped up for the Wild, scoring two goals on just three shots and playing almost 11 and a half minutes on the ice.
Throughout the season, the Wild struggled to generate offense, averaging 2.91 goals per game on 30.9 shots, while their defense allowed 2.67 goals on 31.1 shots per game. Kirill Kaprizov has been a standout for the team, leading the offense with 75 points and a team-high 40 goals on 261 shots. Mats Zuccarello has also been a significant contributor, leading the team with 45 assists.
- The total stayed UNDER in 7 of Minnesota’s last 10 games on the road against Dallas.
- The total went OVER in 4 of the Wild’s last 5 games on a team in the Western Conference.
- Minnesota is 8-3 SU in their last 11 games against an opponent in the Central Division.
Minnesota Wild vs Dallas Stars 4/17/2023 Analysis, Picks and Tips
The Dallas Stars have been nothing short of impressive this season, finishing with an outstanding record of 47 wins and carrying a six-game winning streak into the playoffs. Goaltender Jake Oettinger was exceptional in the final game of the regular season against St. Louis, keeping a clean sheet by stopping all 25 shots he faced, and posting a perfect save percentage. Wyatt Johnston contributed the game’s only goal, with just under 15 minutes of ice time.
The Stars have been an offensive powerhouse this season, averaging 3.41 goals on 31.9 shots, while their defense has been equally impressive, allowing just 2.62 goals on an average of under 30 shots per game. The team has been led by the outstanding performance of Jason Robertson, who has been a driving force behind the offense, with a remarkable 109 points, 63 assists, and 46 goals on 313 total shots this season. The Wild will have a tough challenge on their hands in the upcoming playoffs facing the formidable and well-rounded Dallas Stars.
- The total stayed UNDER in 7 of the Dallas Stars’ last 10 games at home over the Wild.
- Dallas is 6-1 SU in their last 7 games against an opponent in the Western Conference.
- Dallas is 8-1 SU in their last 9 games against an opponent in the Central Division.
Minnesota Wild vs Dallas Stars. The NHL pick for this game is the Dallas Stars. As the teams face off for the fifth time this season, they each had two wins under their belts. However, the Dallas Stars have shown themselves to be a stronger team on both offense and defense. Their dominance is expected to be on full display as they defend their home ice in the series opener on Monday. It is predicted that the Dallas Stars will emerge victorious, with a 4-2 win.
NHL Starting Time: 9:30 PM (EDT)
Location: American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX
Date: Monday, April 17, 2023
TV: ESP2
NHL Odds: Dallas Stars -140
NHL Totals: 5.5
