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Despite heading into Game 4 down 2-1 in the series, the Minnesota Wild are one game away from advancing to their first Western Conference Semifinals since 2015.
The Wild were able to walk away from Tuesday's Game 5 with a 4-2 win against the Dallas Stars in the Lone Star State. Now, they're heading back to St. Paul in a potential series-clinching game to face the Presidents' Trophy winners in the Colorado Avalanche.
Minnesota has thoroughly controlled the pace of this series when there are five men on the ice for each team. While playing 5-on-5, Minnesota has outscored Dallas 11-3, including two goals during Game 4. In fact, the Stars haven't scored a 5-on-5 goal in the past two games (217:53).
The Wild have won both games when Mats Zuccarello has been able to suit up. He missed Games 2-4 with an upper-body injury, and immediately showed his presence was much needed when he scored Game 5's first goal. Dallas' Jason Robertson has also been a scoring menace throughout the series. The six-year veteran has scored in every game against the Wild in the first round; he has actually scored in every game against Minnesota this season, excluding their first meeting (eight of nine games).
While the Wild are just one game away from winning their first playoff series in 11 years, the next task is the NHL's most daunting. The winner of this series will take on the Avalanche, who are a perennial Stanley Cup threat.
Here's what you need to know about Thursday's matchup between Minnesota and Dallas, including broadcast information and start time.
What channel is Wild vs. Stars on today?
- TV channels: TNT, truTV
- Live streams: DIRECTV
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Wild vs. Stars start time
- Date: Thursday, April 30
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
Game 6 of the NHL Playoffs series between Minnesota and Dallas is set to begin at 7:30 p.m. ET from Grand Casino Arena in St. Paul, Minn.
Despite staring at a 2-1 series deficit, the Wild have won two straight heading into Thursday and currently hold a 3-2 series lead. With a win at home tonight, they will advance to take on the Presidents' Trophy winner Colorado Avalanche.
Team1 vs. Team2 series schedule
Minnesota leads 3-2
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | Watch |
| April 18 | Game 1: Wild 6, Stars 1 | — | — |
| April 20 | Game 2: Stars 4, Wild 2 | — | — |
| April 22 | Game 3: Stars 4, Wild 3 (2 OT) | — | — |
| April 25 | Game 4: Wild 3, Stars 2 (OT) | — | — |
| April 28 | Game 5: Wild 4, Stars 2 | — | — |
| April 30 | Game 6: Stars at Wild | 7:30 p.m. | TNT, truTV, DIRECTV |
| May 2 | Game 7*: Wild at Stars | TBD | TBD |
* If necessary
NHL Playoffs bracket 2026
Click here for the 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs bracket, updated live as series are completed.
NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs schedule, key dates for 2026
Here are the key dates to know for the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs and offseason.
| First round begins | April 18 |
| NHL Draft Lottery | May 5 |
| NHL Scouting Combine at Buffalo | May 31-June 6 |
| Stanley Cup Finals Game 7 (if necessary) | June 21 |
| NHL Draft at Los Angeles | June 26-27 |
| Free agency begins | July 1 |
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