Wild and Stars face off in pivotal NHL Playoffs Game 5 in Dallas

9 articles · Updated · Covers · Apr 28

Game 5 takes place at American Airlines Center on April 28, with puck drop at 8:00 p.m. ET and broadcast on ESPN2 and Sportsnet 360.
Matt Boldy leads the Wild with an average of 10 shot attempts per game, while Stars forward Wyatt Johnston has five points and 4.3 shots per game through four matchups.
The series is tied, with Dallas favored at -130 on the moneyline. Both teams seek an edge as the Stars look to improve their low 5-on-5 scoring rate in this crucial playoff contest.

With Kaprizov quiet, can Matt Boldy continue his hot streak against a desperate Dallas team?

Can the Stars overcome their 5-on-5 scoring woes without top center Roope Hintz?

Is Dallas's puck luck truly due to change, or is Minnesota's defense simply outplaying them?

Can rookie Jesper Wallstedt steal a road win and break Minnesota's historical Game 5 curse?

Will Mats Zuccarello's return finally awaken the Wild's dormant power play?