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The NHL slate on Wednesday includes a showdown between the Edmonton Oilers (27-13-3) and the Minnesota Wild (27-13-4), starting at 8:30 PM ET at Xcel Energy Center and broadcast on TNT. The Oilers rank fifth in the Western Conference with 57 points and the Wild are third in the Western Conference with 58 points.
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Oilers vs. Wild: Jan. 15 Viewing Options
- Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2025
- Time: 8:30 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: TNT
- Location: Saint Paul, Minnesota
- Venue: Xcel Energy Center
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Oilers' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.26 | 8th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.72 | 7th |
| Shots | 32.3 | 1st |
| Shots Allowed | 26.2 | 4th |
| Power Play % | 24.3% | 8th |
| Penalty Kill % | 77.08% | 24th |
Wild's 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.95 | 17th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.73 | 8th |
| Shots | 27.9 | 18th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.5 | 27th |
| Power Play % | 18.18% | 24th |
| Penalty Kill % | 71.56% | 30th |
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Oilers vs. Wild Top Players
Oilers
- Leon Draisaitl has been imperative to Edmonton's offense this season, registering 64 points in 43 games.
- With 17 goals and 42 assists, Connor McDavid is one of the top contributors for Edmonton with his 59 points (1.4 per game).
- Through 43 games, Evan Bouchard has proven himself as another option for Edmonton. He has 32 points (seven goals and 25 assists).
- In 29 games played this season, Stuart Skinner (17-9-3) has given up 76 goals.
Wild
- Kirill Kaprizov has totaled 23 goals and 27 assists in 34 games for Minnesota, good for 50 points.
- Marco Rossi has amassed 38 points this season, with 16 goals and 22 assists.
- Minnesota's Matthew Boldy is among the top offensive players on the team with 37 total points (16 goals and 21 assists).
- Filip Gustavsson is 18-8-3 this season, compiling 802 saves and giving up 73 goals (2.5 goals against average) with a .917 save percentage (ninth-best in the league).
Oilers vs. Wild Injury Report
Oilers
Alec Regula: Out (Knee),
Evander Kane: Out (Knee),
Mattias Ekholm: Questionable (Undisclosed)
Wild
Troy Grosenick: Out For Season (Knee),
Jared Spurgeon: Out (Lower Body),
Jakub Lauko: Out (Lower Body),
Kirill Kaprizov: Out (Lower Body),
Brock Faber: Out (Upper Body),
Jonas Brodin: Out (Lower Body)
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Oilers' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9/2025 | Penguins | L 5-3 | Away |
| 1/11/2025 | Blackhawks | W 4-3 | Away |
| 1/13/2025 | Kings | W 1-0 | Home |
| 1/15/2025 | Wild | - | Away |
| 1/16/2025 | Avalanche | - | Away |
| 1/18/2025 | Canucks | - | Away |
| 1/21/2025 | Capitals | - | Home |
Wild's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9/2025 | Avalanche | L 6-1 | Home |
| 1/11/2025 | Sharks | W 3-1 | Away |
| 1/12/2025 | Golden Knights | L 4-1 | Away |
| 1/15/2025 | Oilers | - | Home |
| 1/18/2025 | Predators | - | Away |
| 1/20/2025 | Avalanche | - | Away |
| 1/23/2025 | Utah Hockey Club | - | Home |