NHL Stanley Cup Chase: Oilers vs Wild

Friday, December 19, 2025

Oilers vs Wild

OILERS vs WILD

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Date/Time:

Saturday, December 20, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. ET (2:00 p.m. CT)
Venue: Grand Casino Arena, Saint Paul, MN

Précis:

The red-hot Minnesota Wild (21-9-5, strong in the Central Division) host the Edmonton Oilers (17-12-6, 3rd in Pacific) in what shapes up as a high-scoring clash between two offensive powers.

The Wild are riding a six-game win streak and boast one of the league's better defenses, while the Oilers bring the NHL's second-highest scoring offense (around 3.4 goals/game) led by Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl. Minnesota is favored at home (moneyline around -182), with the over/under set at 6.5—expect goals, as these teams combine for about 6.4 per game but Edmonton alone pushes many contests over.

The Wild have historically dominated Edmonton at home (including long win streaks in past seasons), making this a tough road test for the Oilers. As for the best puns—haha, yes, the Oilers have indeed "hit a Brick Wall-stedt" before!

Young phenom Jesper Wallstedt has been stellar in his rotation with Filip Gustavsson this season, posting shutouts and strong numbers that have helped fuel Minnesota's surge.

If he gets the nod, McDavid & Co. might run into that brick wall again. Gustavsson is also expected to be sharp, continuing the Wild's excellent goaltending tandem. Should be a fun, fast-paced game—Wild's structure vs. Oilers' star power!

Last Game: Jan 7 NHL Stanley Cup Chase: Wild vs Oilers