According to Dimers’ popular predictive analytics model, the Wild are more likely to beat the Stars in Minnesota. This prediction is based on the model giving Minnesota a 53% chance of winning the game. As always, these predictions and probabilities are accurate at the time of publication but are subject to potential changes.

Glen Gulutzan said the Stars were 'just a little quicker' in their 4-2 Game 2 win over the Wild. The coach expects Dallas to maintain that level going forward.

Coming back to Minnesota on Tuesday afternoon after splitting the first two games in Dallas, the Wild reflected on how the crowds are louder, the hits are harder, the goals are more vital, the saves are more spectacular and the emotions generally run higher than what is experienced over an 82-game regular season.

Could the Wild go with 11 forwards and seven defensemen and double-shift stars in Game 3? “Those are all things that we’ll talk about."

On the surface, it appears that for most NHL teams, their starting lineups are set in stone for the playoffs. There isn't much room for players to step in and out of the lineup, and for the most part,

Stars head coach Glen Gulutzan isn't biting on Marcus Foligno 's assertion that Dallas can't match the abilities of the Minnesota Wild when playing five-on-five hockey.

Minnesota Wild forward could miss significant time if an expert medical opinion comes true following Tuesday night's game.