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Edmonton Oilers vs. Minnesota Wild: Preview, Predictions and Picks for January 15, 2025

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Jan 15, 2025 7:06 PM
On Wednesday, January 15, 2025, the Minnesota Wild welcome the Edmonton Oilers to the Xcel Energy Center for a pivotal Western Conference showdown. The Wild, currently tied with the Oilers in the standings, look to capitalize on their home ice advantage to take the series lead. With both teams sporting identical 27-13 records, this 8:30 PM matchup is shaping up to be a thrilling battle for NHL supremacy.
Edmonton Oilers vs Minnesota Wild

Current Odds

EDM
MIN
Over
6.5
+110
Under
5.5
+131
EDM
-1.5
+115
MIN
+1.5
-118
EDM
ML
-217
MIN
ML
+195

Oilers vs Wild statistics

Stat Oilers Wild
Goals For per Game 3.26 2.95
Goals Against Average 2.72 2.73
Shots per Game 32.2 27.9
Shots Against per Game 26.2 29.5
Power Play Goals 26 20
Power Play Goals Against 22 31
Short Handed Goals 2 3
Short Handed Goals Against 0 0
Penalty Minutes 280 332
Power Play Percentage 24.3 18.2
Penalty Kill Percentage 77.1 71.6

Minnesota Wild recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
1/12/25 @ Vegas Golden Knights L 4-1
1/11/25 @ San Jose Sharks W 3-1
1/9/25 vs Colorado Avalanche L 6-1
1/7/25 vs St. Louis Blues W 6-4
1/4/25 @ Carolina Hurricanes W 4-0

Edmonton Oilers recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
1/13/25 vs Los Angeles Kings W 1-0
1/11/25 @ Chicago Blackhawks W 4-3
1/9/25 @ Pittsburgh Penguins L 5-3
1/7/25 @ Boston Bruins W 4-0
1/4/25 @ Seattle Kraken W 4-2

Minnesota Wild injuries

  • Dylan Ferguson (G): Out
  • Brock Faber (D): Day-To-Day
  • Jonas Brodin (D): Day-To-Day
  • Kirill Kaprizov (LW): Injured Reserve
  • Jesper Wallstedt (G): Out

Edmonton Oilers injuries

  • Evander Kane (LW): Injured Reserve
  • Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (C): Day-To-Day
  • Viktor Arvidsson (LW): Injured Reserve
  • Alec Regula (D): Injured Reserve
  • Evan Bouchard (D): Day-To-Day

Oilers vs Wild game info

Type Info
Venue Xcel Energy Center
Location Saint Paul, MN
Puck drop Wed 8:30 PM
TV TNT

Oilers vs Wild predictions

The stage is set, and all eyes are on the Edmonton Oilers as they prepare to hit the ice against the Minnesota Wild. Look out for Leon Draisaitl, who has been a goal-scoring juggernaut this season, notching up an impressive 31 goals so far. One can’t help but watch in anticipation each time he takes possession of the puck – you almost expect the net to ripple. And while Connor McDavid is still day-to-day, his remarkable tally of 42 assists so far is something no fan can ignore. Should McDavid lace up his skates tonight, the Oilers are bound to make magic happen. Pairing his playmaking prowess with Draisaitl’s goal-scoring ability, Edmonton is more than capable of lighting up the scoreboard.

Over on the Minnesota Wild bench, the absence of Kirill Kaprizov is noticeably felt. Kaprizov has been the leading star, with 23 goals and 27 assists to his name, tallying a total of 50 points before landing on the Injured Reserve list. Without him, the Wild will be looking to other key players to step up and fill the void. There's always an element of excitement when you wonder who will rise to the occasion. Perhaps it’s a night for someone like Kevin Fiala or Joel Eriksson Ek to shine and deliver when the team needs it most. It’s not just about replacing Kaprizov's productivity; it’s about seizing the moment and making an impact when the stakes are high.

As the puck drops at the Xcel Energy Center, anticipation builds for what promises to be a thrilling clash. Both teams are neck and neck in the standings – Minnesota at 58 points and Edmonton at 57. With home advantage, the Wild might just find that extra edge they need to tip the scales in their favor. However, given the fiery form that the Oilers find themselves in, with Draisaitl and a potentially fit McDavid leading the charge, it's hard to look past Edmonton as the frontrunners for this encounter. This matchup could very well be decided by a single goal, a testament to just how closely these teams challenge each other. Who will come out on top? For tonight, the odds seem tilted in favor of the visiting Oilers.

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