Minnesota Wild left wing Matt Boldy (12) looks on during the third period against the Dallas Stars in game five of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at American Airlines Center. Jerome Miron-Imagn Images Game 6 of Wild vs. Stars shifts back to Minnesota on Thursday, where the Wild aim to continue building momentum and close out the series.
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Minnesota is priced at -105 on the moneyline at Fanatics Sportsbook, while a tightly contested goaltending duel is expected with a goal total of 5.5.
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The Wild ousted the Dallas Stars 4-2 in Game 5, with Kirill Kaprizov contributing a goal and two assists to help give Minnesota a 3-2 series lead.
They’re now one win away from advancing, putting pressure on the Stars as they try to avoid elimination in a series where teams winning Game 5 in a 2-2 tie usually go on to close it out.
Dallas has struggled to generate consistent 5-on-5 scoring despite creating chances, with key depth players and trade additions failing to provide enough offense.
Minnesota has also taken advantage of special teams opportunities over the last two games, while Matt Boldy and Kaprizov have continued to be decisive difference-makers in key moments.
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