Wyatt Johnston has been highly active through five games, producing 3.4 shots on goal per game on 7.0 attempts.
With this Stars season hanging in the balance, my Stars vs. Wild predictions and NHL picks see him being active once again.
- UPDATE: Added who will win prediction.
Stars vs Wild Game 6 prediction
Who will win Stars vs Wild Game 6?
Dallas: The Stars are up 10.32-9.98 in expected goals at 5-on-5. Actual retail price: three goals for, 11 against. As good as Jesper Wallstedt is, the Stars scored on 10.82% of their 5-on-5 shots (fourth best) in the regular season. It’s not realistic for them to continue shooting a playoff-worst 2.59% in that game state.
Stars vs Wild best bet: Wyatt Johnston Over 2.5 shots (-150)
Wyatt Johnston has had a strong shooting series, recording at least three shots in the first four games. Encouragingly, he still generated nine shot attempts when he fell short of this line in Game 5.
He's generating plenty of looks, and a lot of them come from near the paint, making it easier to hit the net.
Missing the net all nine times in Game 5 was a clear outlier. The volume is the most important signal, and it was strong.
With the Dallas Stars playing for their season, expect Johnston to pile up the shots.
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Stars vs Wild Game 6 same-game parlay
Wyatt Johnston has only gone more than two games in a row without a point once since the middle of November.
He's remarkably consistent. He also has a great track record against the Minnesota Wild, piling up 13 points over the last 12 meetings. He'll get all the ice he can handle in an elimination game, and I expect him to take advantage.
Matt Boldy continues to be a player worth targeting every single game. He's averaged 5.6 shots on goal in this series and recorded at least four in 11 consecutive matchups against Dallas.
Stars vs Wild SGP
- Wyatt Johnston Over 2.5 shots
- Wyatt Johnston Over 0.5 points
- Matt Boldy Over 3.5 shots
Stars vs Wild Game 6 goal scorer pick
Mavrik Bourque (+390)
Mavrik Bourque leads all Stars forwards in scoring chances, high-danger chances, expected goals, and — get this — time on ice at 5-on-5.
The youngster has threatened consistently but has yet to be rewarded. There’s value in backing that to change at a near +400 price point.
Stars vs Wild odds for Game 6
- Moneyline: Stars +100 | Wild -120
- Puck Line: Stars +1.5 (-250) | Wild -1.5 (+2105)
- Over/Under: Over 5.5 (-120) | Under 5.5 (+100)
Stars vs Wild trend
Wyatt Johnston has gone Over 2.5 shots in six of his last seven games against Minnesota. Find more NHL betting trends for Stars vs. Wild.
How to watch Stars vs Wild Game 6
| Location | Grand Casino Arena, St. Paul, MN |
| Date | Thursday, April 30, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 7:30 p.m. ET |
| TV | TNT |
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