The Minnesota Wild (14-7-5) embark on a four-game road swing through Canada, opening against an Edmonton Oilers (11-10-5) team that’s finally heating up at home after a tumultuous start to the season. At Rogers Place, where the Oilers boast a 5-2-2 record and have scored 3.3 goals per game, this Central-Pacific matchup pits Minnesota’s stingy defense (11th in GA at 2.7 per game) against Edmonton’s explosive power play (3rd in NHL at 30.16%). The Wild, riding an 11-game point streak (9-0-2) through November, aim to extend their dominance over the Oilers—whom they’ve beaten 63 of 106 all-time meetings—while Edmonton, fresh off a 4-0 shutout of Seattle on November 29, looks to leverage Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl’s resurgence to climb the Pacific standings. With Filip Gustavsson’s .944 SV% anchoring Minnesota and Stuart Skinner’s recent form (.915 SV%) steadying the crease, expect a high-stakes battle where special teams and goaltending could decide a close one—perhaps a 4-3 Oilers edge if Edmonton’s stars connect.
Venue
Venue: Rogers Place, 10220 104 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5J 0K1, Canada. Capacity: 18,347. This gleaming Oilers fortress, opened in 2016, features a passionate fanbase and state-of-the-art acoustics that amplify every McDavid rush—turning home games into electric atmospheres, especially against Central foes like the Wild.
Puckdrop: 9:00 PM ET (6:00 PM PT). Broadcast: ESPN+ (national streaming), Bally Sports North (Wild local), Sportsnet Oilers (Oilers local), NHL Network (highlights). The late-night slot draws national intrigue, with pre-game analysis spotlighting the Oilers’ home cooking.
Team Records
| Team | Overall Record | Home/Away Split | Central/Pacific Division Standings | Key Stats (GF / GA / Power Play %) |
| Minnesota Wild | 14-7-5 | 9-3-1 Home / 5-4-4 Away | 3rd (4-2-2 div.) | 2.8 / 2.7 / 17.0% |
| Edmonton Oilers | 11-10-5 | 5-2-2 Home / 6-8-3 Away | 6th (3-3-2 div.) | 3.3 / 3.2 / 30.2% |
Minnesota ranks 20th in GF (74 total) but 11th in GA (71), fueling their point streak with balanced play, while Edmonton’s elite PP masks a middling PK (79% , 20th) and road-heavy schedule (17 away games).
Recent Team Forms
Minnesota’s November surge contrasts Edmonton’s middling recovery, setting up a test of the Wild’s momentum on the road.
Wild (9-0-2 in last 11, 11-1-2 in November): The Wild capped November with a 3-2 shootout loss to Buffalo on November 29 (Boldy’s goal), but prior: W vs. Colorado (5-2, Nov. 28), 7-2 vs. Montreal (Nov. 26), 4-3 SO vs. Vancouver (Nov. 24). Averaging 3.2 GF/2.4 GA in the streak, with Gustavsson/Wallstedt’s .944 team SV% (1st in NHL) anchoring—road form steady (5-4-4, +0.2 diff.), but ATS 6-4 signals value as underdogs.
Oilers (5-4-1 in last 10, 6-6-2 in November): Edmonton dominated Seattle 4-0 on November 29 (Skinner shutout), after a 4-3 OT W at Florida (Nov. 27), 3-2 L vs. Tampa Bay (Nov. 25), and 5-1 W vs. San Jose (Nov. 23). GF/GA at 3.4/2.8 lately, with McDavid/Draisaitl combining for 12 points in the win—home form strong (5-2-2, +0.8 diff.), ATS 6-5 after a rocky October.
Injury Report
Edmonton’s forward depth is tested with recent undisclosed issues, while Minnesota’s absences hit the middle six. Updates as of December 1, 2025 (NHL official report, 6:00 PM ET).
| Team | Player | Status | Injury Details | Impact |
| Wild | Marco Rossi (C) | OUT | Lower body (IR since Nov. 11; week-to-week, status for road trip TBD). | Second-line pivot (0.5 PTS/GP); faceoffs drop 5%, lines shuffle to Hintz. |
| Wild | Danila Yurov (RW) | OUT | Upper body (IR; skated solo Nov. 30, potential return mid-trip). | Rookie contributor (3G/4A in 21 GP); scoring depth thins (-0.3 GF/60). |
| Wild | Liam Öhgren (LW) | QUESTIONABLE | Maintenance (day-to-day; full practice Nov. 30, 70% chance). | Third-line energy (0.4 PTS/GP); minor if out. |
| Oilers | Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (C) | OUT | Undisclosed (not traveling for road trip; 1+ week). | Top-six hub (0.6 PTS/GP); PP craters (-8% efficiency sans him). |
| Oilers | Kasperi Kapanen (RW) | OUT | Lower body (LTIR; re-aggravated in practice, multi-week). | Speedy winger (limited impact in 6 GP); depth hit. |
| Oilers | Jake Walman (D) | OUT | Undisclosed (missed last 3; return later this week, out vs. MIN). | Top-four mobility (0.5 PTS/GP); blue line vulnerable (+10% xGA). |
| Oilers | Jack Roslovic (C) | OUT | Undisclosed (potential return after Christmas, 4-6 weeks). | Middle-six (0.4 PTS/GP); forward crunch worsens. |
Oilers’ absences tilt special teams toward Minnesota’s structure.
Series History
This Central-Pacific rivalry, dating to 2000 (post-Atlanta Thrashers relocation), favors Minnesota with a commanding all-time edge in 106 regular-season meetings: 63-39-4-3 (.613 win%). No playoff clashes, but the Wild’s home dominance (35-13-1 since 2010-11) contrasts Edmonton’s recent push.
Last 10 Meetings: Wild 6-4, including a 5-3 Minnesota W on Jan. 15, 2025 (Kaprizov hat trick). Oilers’ last win: 7-1 on Dec. 12, 2024 (largest margin).
At Rogers Place: Oilers 24-20-3 all-time vs. Wild; Minnesota’s last W there: March 2024 (4-2).
Trends: Overs in 6/10 (avg. 6.0 goals); all 3 2025 games over total. Wild 4-1 ATS last 5 as road dogs vs. EDM.
Wild’s historical hex (2-game losing streak snapped) looms large.
Key Player Matchups
Nugent-Hopkins’ absence spotlights stars—these duels could ignite offense.
Kirill Kaprizov (Wild LW) vs. Connor McDavid (Oilers C): Kaprizov’s shot (tied team lead 26P) tests McDavid’s speed (44P: 20G/24A); rush battle eyes 4+ combined points—Kaprizov projects 2+ vs. Edmonton’s PK.
Joel Eriksson Ek (Wild C) vs. Leon Draisaitl (Oilers C): Eriksson Ek’s two-way (faceoff 54%) clashes with Draisaitl’s PP mastery (16A, 6 at home); even-strength edges Minnesota (+3 shots projected).
Brock Faber (Wild D) vs. Evan Bouchard (Oilers D): Faber’s shutdown (+ rating) contains Bouchard’s assists (3 vs. MIN last season); transition favors EDM if Walman sits.
Filip Gustavsson (Wild G) vs. Stuart Skinner (Oilers G): Gustavsson’s November surge (.944 SV%) vs. Skinner’s shutout form (.915 SV%, 21/26 saves vs. MIN); quality duel tips under.
Wild’s health edges these.
Betting Trends
Moneyline: Edmonton 9-10 as -163+ faves (4-3 at shorter); Minnesota 7-12 as +137+ dogs (36.8% upset).
Puck Line: EDM covers 5-5 home; MIN 7-4 PL road dogs.
Total (O/U): Overs 11/26 MIN/14/26 EDM; H2H over in all 3 2025 games (avg. 6.0).
Trends: Wild 9-0-2 last 11; Oilers 32-16 ML last 48 home (+8% ROI).
Game Odds
Minnesota Wild 6
Edmonton Oilers – 149
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, December 1, 2025
