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The Minnesota Wild face the Dallas Stars today, April 18, 2026, at American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX, in an NHL regular season matchup. Broadcast on ESPN and Sportsnet channels, this game features contrasting special teams: Dallas holds a higher powerplay percentage (19.9%) compared to Minnesota's 14.6%, while Minnesota excels in penalty kill (86.4%) and 5-on-5 play (53.7%). Our picks predict a close 4-3 victory for Dallas, favoring the moneyline with a 59.1% hit rate and positive EV of 5.8%. Recent prediction models have been profitable, winning 6 of the last 10 games in similar markets. For detailed league insights, visit our NHL picks and predictions.