How to live stream Stars vs Wild: NHL, TV channel

The Dallas Stars face off against the Minnesota Wild on Thursday night in a Central Division matchup with significant playoff implications as the regular season winds down.

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How to Watch Wild vs Stars

• Date: Thursday, April 9, 2026
• Time: 9:45 p.m. ET
• Location: American Airlines Center
• TV/Stream: ESPN+ (watch now)

Minnesota clinched a playoff spot but is still fighting for positioning in the 2026 NHL Playoffs. They come into tonight’s game with 102 points, just two shy of the Stars.

The Wild are led by Kirill Kaprizov, who continues to drive the offense with his scoring ability and playmaking, while Joel Eriksson Ek provides a strong two-way presence. In net, Filip Gustavsson has been key in keeping Minnesota competitive down the stretch.

Meanwhile, Dallas enters this matchup as one of the top teams in the Western Conference, sitting comfortably in a playoff position with 104 points on the season. The Stars have been one of the most consistent teams in the league, combining strong offensive production with solid defensive play.

Leading the way is Jason Robertson, who continues to be one of the league’s elite scorers, along with Roope Hintz and Miro Heiskanen anchoring both ends of the ice. Dallas averages over 3.3 goals per game, making them one of the more dangerous offensive teams in the NHL.

This will be a great night of NHL hockey with 14 games on the schedule for Thursday, so make sure to tune into ESPN+ to catch all the action.

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