NHL action on Saturday features a meeting in Saint Paul, Minnesota between the Minnesota Wild (21-9-5) and Edmonton Oilers (17-12-6) at Grand Casino Arena, starting at 3 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Wild are third in the Western Conference (47 points), and the Oilers are sixth in the Western Conference (40 points).
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Wild vs. Oilers: Dec. 20 Viewing Options
- Date: Saturday, December 20, 2025
- Time: 3 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Saint Paul, Minnesota
- Venue: Grand Casino Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Wild's 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.03 | 15th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.51 | 4th |
| Shots | 28.1 | 16th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.7 | 27th |
| Power Play % | 23.73% | 9th |
| Penalty Kill % | 79.52% | 22nd |
Oilers' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.4 | 4th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.34 | 25th |
| Shots | 28.5 | 12th |
| Shots Allowed | 26.5 | 6th |
| Power Play % | 31.91% | 2nd |
| Penalty Kill % | 80% | 20th |
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Wild vs. Oilers Top Players
Wild
- One of Minnesota's top offensive options this season is Kirill Kaprizov, who has recorded 41 points in 35 games.
- Having scored 20 goals and adding 21 assists, Matthew Boldy is excelling for Minnesota through 35 games.
- Joel Eriksson Ek has created 26 points for Minnesota in 35 games this season, scoring on 7.9% of his shots and recording eight goals and 18 assists.
- In the 22 games Filip Gustavsson has played this season, his save percentage is .912, 16th in the league.
Oilers
- Connor McDavid has scored 21 goals (0.6 per game) and put up 37 assists (1.1 per game), fueling the Edmonton offense with 58 total points (1.7 per game). He averages 3.2 shots per game, shooting 18.9%.
- Leon Draisaitl has helped lead the attack for Edmonton this season with 17 goals and 31 assists.
- Evan Bouchard is a key player on offense for Edmonton with six goals and 26 assists.
- Tristan Jarry is 12-3-1 this season, collecting 424 saves and allowing 44 goals (2.7 goals against average) with a .906 save percentage (25th in the league).
Wild vs. Oilers Injury Report
Wild
Daemon Hunt: Out (Undisclosed),
Marcus Johansson: Day-To-Day (Lower Body),
Vinnie Hinostroza: Day-To-Day (Lower Body),
Jonas Brodin: Day-To-Day (Lower Body),
Zach Bogosian: Day-To-Day (Lower Body),
Jacob Middleton: Day-To-Day (Upper Body),
Mats Zuccarello: Day-To-Day (Upper Body)
Oilers
Tristan Jarry: Out (Lower Body),
Jack Roslovic: Out (Undisclosed),
Kasperi Kapanen: Out (Lower Body),
Noah Philp: Out (Upper Body),
Connor Clattenburg: Out (Eye),
Jake Walman: Out (Lower Body),
Alec Regula: Day-To-Day (Illness)
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Wild's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/14/2025 | Bruins | W 6-2 | Home |
| 12/16/2025 | Capitals | W 5-0 | Home |
| 12/18/2025 | Blue Jackets | W 5-2 | Away |
| 12/20/2025 | Oilers | - | Home |
| 12/21/2025 | Avalanche | - | Home |
| 12/23/2025 | Predators | - | Home |
| 12/27/2025 | Jets | - | Away |
Oilers' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/14/2025 | Canadiens | L 4-1 | Away |
| 12/16/2025 | Penguins | W 6-4 | Away |
| 12/18/2025 | Bruins | W 3-1 | Away |
| 12/20/2025 | Wild | - | Away |
| 12/21/2025 | Golden Knights | - | Home |
| 12/23/2025 | Flames | - | Home |
| 12/27/2025 | Flames | - | Away |