The Minnesota Wild (21-9-5) will attempt to extend a six-game win streak when they play the Edmonton Oilers (17-12-6) at home on Saturday, Dec. 20 at 3 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Ahead of this matchup, here's who we predict to emerge victorious in Saturday's hockey action.
Over the past 10 games for the Oilers, their offense has totaled 42 goals while their defense has conceded 24 (they have a 7-2-1 record in those games). In 33 power-play opportunities during that time, they have scored 13 goals (39.4% conversion rate).
Wild vs. Oilers Predictions for Saturday
Our computer projections model for this game predicts a final result of Wild 4, Oilers 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Wild (-129)
- Total Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 6.2 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Oilers (+1.5)
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Wild Splits and Trends
- The Wild are 6-5-11 in overtime games as part of a 21-9-5 overall record.
- Minnesota is 5-1-4 (14 points) in its 10 games decided by one goal.
- Looking at the seven times this season the Wild ended a game with just one goal, they have a 1-4-2 record, good for four points.
- Minnesota has scored a pair of goals in seven games this season (3-3-1 record, seven points).
- The Wild are 17-2-2 in the 21 games when they have scored three or more goals (to register 36 points).
- In the 13 games when Minnesota has scored a single power-play goal, it has an 8-3-2 record (18 points).
- In the 13 games when it outshot its opponent, Minnesota is 7-3-3 (17 points).
- The Wild have been outshot by opponents 21 times, and went 13-6-2 (28 points).
Oilers Splits and Trends
- The Oilers have a 17-12-6 record this season and are 5-6-11 in matchups that have needed overtime.
- Edmonton has earned 16 points (6-4-4) in its 14 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
- This season the Oilers scored only one goal in four games and they finished 0-3-1 in those matchups.
- Edmonton has four points (2-4-0) when scoring two goals this season.
- The Oilers have earned 35 points in their 24 games with three or more goals scored.
- This season, Edmonton has capitalized on a lone power-play goal in 13 games has a record of 4-6-3 in those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Edmonton is 10-9-4 (24 points).
- The Oilers have been outshot by opponents 10 times this season, and earned 12 points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Wild Rank | Wild AVG | Oilers AVG | Oilers Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15th | 3.03 | Goals Scored | 3.4 | 4th |
| 4th | 2.51 | Goals Allowed | 3.34 | 25th |
| 16th | 28.1 | Shots | 28.5 | 12th |
| 27th | 29.7 | Shots Allowed | 26.5 | 6th |
| 9th | 23.73% | Power Play % | 31.91% | 2nd |
| 22nd | 79.52% | Penalty Kill % | 80% | 20th |
Wild vs. Oilers Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 3 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Grand Casino Arena in Saint Paul, Minnesota
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