The Dallas Stars host the Minnesota Wild in Game 5 of their tied first-round series at American Airlines Center, with puck drop set for 8 p.m. ET.
Dallas is favored at -130 odds, while Minnesota is +105; both teams' goalies, Jesper Wallstedt and Jake Oettinger, are 2-2 this postseason. The Stars' power play has converted 8 of 19 chances in the series.
Minnesota forced overtime in Game 4 to even the series, but Dallas has consistently performed strongly at home and controlled long stretches of play, positioning them as favorites to take the series lead.
Can Minnesota's 5-on-5 dominance overcome their special teams weakness?
How can the Stars solve their critical scoring drought at even strength?
Which team's star forward, Boldy or Robertson, will define this pivotal game?
Is rookie goalie Jesper Wallstedt the key to a Wild upset?
Will Mats Zuccarello's potential return finally ignite the Wild's power play?