NHL play on Saturday features the Minnesota Wild (21-9-5) hosting the Edmonton Oilers (17-12-6) at Grand Casino Arena, starting at 3 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Wild are third (with 47 points) and the Oilers sixth (40 points) in the Western Conference.
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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 | 3.40 | 4th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.34 | 25th |
| Shots | 28.5 | 12th |
| Shots Allowed | 26.5 | 6th |
| Power Play % | 31.91% | 2nd |
| Penalty Kill % | 80.00% | 20th |
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Wild vs. Oilers Top Players
Wild
- With 22 goals and 19 assists this season, Kirill Kaprizov is one of Minnesota's top contributors (41 points).
- Matthew Boldy has 41 points (20 goals, 21 assists) to add to the team's scoring efforts.
- Marcus Johansson has created 26 points for Minnesota in 33 games this season, scoring on 22.4% of his shots and recording 11 goals and 15 assists.
- Filip Gustavsson (11-8-3) has a 2.5 goals against average and a save percentage of .912 for Minnesota.
Oilers
- Connor McDavid has put up 58 points (1.7 per game) for Edmonton, with 21 goals and 37 assists in 35 games (playing 22:40 per game).
- Leon Draisaitl has racked up 48 points this season, with 17 goals and 31 assists.
- Edmonton's Evan Bouchard is among the leading scorers on the team with 32 total points (six goals and 26 assists).
- Tristan Jarry is 12-3-1 this season, amassing 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
Alec Regula: Day-To-Day (Illness),
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)
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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 |