- 1 Minnesota Wild – Dallas Stars : the Wild are one win from the summit!
- 2 Minnesota : an unbreakable wall at home
- 3 Dallas : the scorers need to wake up now
- 4 NHL Pick Wild vs Stars
- 5 First, a word on our picks
- 6 No commitment from us
- 7 Information can change
- 8 Your responsibility
- 9 Responsible gambling first
- 10 Legal age
- 11 About the images
Minnesota Wild – Dallas Stars : the Wild are one win from the summit! 
The series between Minnesota and Dallas has reached a decisive stage. After their 4-2 win in Game 5, the Wild lead 3-2 and have the chance to finish the job on home ice. Dallas, meanwhile, are on the brink of elimination, but they still have hope thanks to their power play and their playoff nous.
Minnesota : an unbreakable wall at home 
What we saw in the last meeting was a performance built on rare concentration. The Minnesota Wild punished every mistake, with Zuccarello’s timely return giving them a lift. That ruthless efficiency is what is carrying Minnesota right now, as they can get in front while also blocking a record number of shots, 26 in Game 5. The Minnesota Wild are managing the danger areas in front of Wallstedt brilliantly.
Going forward, Minnesota lean on elite-level Kaprizov and a canny Boldy on the power play. Whether it comes from their top line or McCarron’s contribution, the threat is constant for the Minnesota Wild. They are not just sitting back, either; they burst forward in transition and suffocate any resistance. For this sixth game in front of their own crowd, Minnesota will want to wrap it up quickly. If the Wild keep up this level of defensive sacrifice, qualification is there for the taking. It is clear the Minnesota Wild have got the psychological edge in five-on-five battles. Confidence inside the camp is obvious after taking a 3-2 lead. And Minnesota know discipline will be key if they are to avoid handing Dallas’ power play a lifeline.
Dallas : the scorers need to wake up now 
The Stars head to Minnesota with their backs against the wall. Despite posting a huge 71 shot attempts last time out, the team are badly lacking in finishing at even strength. Dallas have now failed to score at five-on-five in three straight games, and that is a worrying stat at this stage of the playoffs.
Their only real lifeline is special teams: with 9 power-play goals in the series, that is their one genuine weapon right now. Robertson is still putting up historic numbers, but he needs help if Dallas are to crack Minnesota’s defence, otherwise the Stars’ season could be over tonight.
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NHL Pick Wild vs Stars
Over 4.5 goals
This matchup has had an attacking feel from the start. In four of the first five games in this series, the five-goal mark has been beaten. Dallas have to throw everything forward to stay alive, which should create openings, while Minnesota have already shown they can punish the slightest defensive lapse.
The recent head-to-head record backs that up, both in the playoffs and the regular season, with four of the last five meetings producing plenty of goals. With so much at stake, the tempo should ramp up from the opening period. Between Dallas’ lethal power play and the Wild’s finishing at home, backing over 4.5 goals looks like the most sensible call for this winner-takes-all game.
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