The Saturday NHL slate includes 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 | 16th |
| 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 | 3rd |
| Goals Allowed | 3.34 | 25th |
| Shots | 28.5 | 13th |
| Shots Allowed | 26.5 | 6th |
| Power Play % | 31.91% | 2nd |
| Penalty Kill % | 80% | 19th |
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Wild vs. Oilers Top Players
Wild
- A leading offensive player this season for Minnesota, Kirill Kaprizov has put up 41 points.
- Matthew Boldy has 20 goals and 21 assists for Minnesota to compile 41 total points (1.2 per game).
- With 26 points through 33 games (11 goals and 15 assists), Marcus Johansson has been an important part of Minnesota's offensive attack this season.
- In the 22 games Filip Gustavsson has played this season, his save percentage is .912, 15th in the league.
Oilers
- Connor McDavid has scored 21 goals (0.6 per game) and collected 37 assists (1.1 per game), contributing to the Edmonton offense with 58 total points (1.7 per game). He takes 3.2 shots per game, shooting 18.9%.
- Leon Draisaitl is a leading scorer for Edmonton with 48 total points this season. He has scored 17 goals and added 31 assists in 35 games.
- Evan Bouchard has netted six goals on the season, chipping in 26 assists.
- Tristan Jarry is 12-3-1 this season, compiling 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
Jacob Middleton: Out (Upper Body),
Daemon Hunt: Out (Undisclosed),
Mats Zuccarello: Out (Upper Body),
Jonas Brodin: Out (Upper Body),
Marcus Johansson: Day-To-Day (Lower Body),
Vinnie Hinostroza: Day-To-Day (Lower Body),
Zach Bogosian: Day-To-Day (Lower Body)
Oilers
Jack Roslovic: Out (Undisclosed),
Tristan Jarry: Day-To-Day (Lower Body),
Alec Regula: Day-To-Day (Illness),
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 |