The Edmonton Oilers (16-10-2) take on the Minnesota Wild (19-5-4) in NHL play on Thursday, starting at 8:30 PM ET at Xcel Energy Center and broadcast on ESPN+. The Oilers sit in sixth place in the Western Conference with 34 points and the Wild rank first in the Western Conference with 42 points.
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Oilers vs. Wild: Dec. 12 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, December 12, 2024
- Time: 8:30 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Saint Paul, Minnesota
- Venue: Xcel Energy Center
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Oilers' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3 | 16th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.86 | 8th |
| Shots | 32.5 | 1st |
| Shots Allowed | 25.8 | 3rd |
| Power Play % | 20% | 17th |
| Penalty Kill % | 73.13% | 27th |
Wild's 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.21 | 12th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.39 | 1st |
| Shots | 29 | 15th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.9 | 19th |
| Power Play % | 18.92% | 20th |
| Penalty Kill % | 71.64% | 29th |
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Oilers vs. Wild Top Players
Oilers
- A productive offensive player this season for Edmonton, Connor McDavid has put up 38 points.
- Leon Draisaitl is another of Edmonton's important contributors currently with 38 total points (20 goals and 18 assists) to his name.
- With 20 points through 28 games (six goals and 14 assists), Evan Bouchard has been an important part of Edmonton's offensive efforts this season.
- In 19 games played this season, Stuart Skinner (10-7-2) has given up 52 goals.
Wild
- Kirill Kaprizov's 43 points make him an important offensive option for Minnesota. He has put up 18 goals and 25 assists in 27 games.
- Matthew Boldy has posted 28 total points (one per game) this campaign. He has 12 goals and 16 assists.
- Marco Rossi is a crucial contributor on offense for Minnesota with 10 goals and 14 assists.
- Filip Gustavsson has a .927 save percentage (fourth-best in the league), with 560 total saves, conceding 44 goals (2.1 goals against average). He has compiled a 14-4-3 record this season.
Oilers vs. Wild Injury Report
Oilers
Evander Kane: Out (Abdomen),
Viktor Arvidsson: Out (Undisclosed)
Wild
Troy Grosenick: Out For Season (Knee),
Mats Zuccarello: Out (Lower Body),
Jonas Brodin: Out (Upper Body),
Joel Eriksson Ek: Out (Lower Body)
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Oilers' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/5/2024 | Blue Jackets | W 6-3 | Home |
| 12/7/2024 | Blues | W 4-2 | Home |
| 12/10/2024 | Lightning | W 2-1 | Home |
| 12/12/2024 | Wild | - | Away |
| 12/14/2024 | Golden Knights | - | Home |
| 12/16/2024 | Panthers | - | Home |
| 12/19/2024 | Bruins | - | Home |
Wild's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/6/2024 | Ducks | W 5-1 | Away |
| 12/7/2024 | Kings | L 4-1 | Away |
| 12/10/2024 | Utah Hockey Club | W 5-4 | Away |
| 12/12/2024 | Oilers | - | Home |
| 12/14/2024 | Flyers | - | Home |
| 12/15/2024 | Golden Knights | - | Home |
| 12/18/2024 | Panthers | - | Home |