The Edmonton Oilers (28-19-8) will aim to continue a three-game win streak when they square off against the Minnesota Wild (31-14-10) at home on Saturday, Jan. 31 at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Prepare for this showdown with a look at who we predict will come out on top in Saturday's contest.
The Wild are 5-3-2 over the past 10 games, totaling 35 total goals (11 power-play goals on 33 power-play opportunities during that span, for a conversion rate of 33.3%). They have conceded 37 goals to their opponents.
Oilers vs. Wild Predictions for Saturday
Our computer projections model for this contest predicts a final score of Oilers 4, Wild 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Oilers (-135)
- Total Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 6.2 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Wild (+1.5)
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Oilers Splits and Trends
- The Oilers (28-19-8 overall) have a 7-8-15 record in contests that have needed overtime.
- Edmonton is 10-7-5 (25 points) in its 22 games decided by one goal.
- In the five games this season the Oilers recorded just one goal, they finished 0-4-1.
- Edmonton has taken four points from the 11 games this season when it scored exactly two goals (2-9-0 record).
- The Oilers are 26-4-7 in the 37 games when they have scored at least three goals (to record 59 points).
- In the 24 games when Edmonton has scored a single power-play goal, it went 11-9-4 to record 26 points.
- In the 36 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Edmonton is 18-13-5 (41 points).
- The Oilers' opponents have had more shots in 17 games. The Oilers went 8-6-3 in those contests (19 points).
Wild Splits and Trends
- The Wild have posted a record of 11-10-21 in overtime matchups to contribute to an overall mark of 31-14-10.
- Minnesota has earned 25 points (9-2-7) in its 18 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
- Across the eight games this season the Wild ended with just one goal, they have earned four points.
- Minnesota has eight points (3-6-2) when scoring two goals this season.
- The Wild have earned 60 points in their 36 games with three or more goals scored.
- This season, Minnesota has capitalized on a lone power-play goal in 23 games has a record of 14-5-4 in those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Minnesota is 14-5-5 (33 points).
- The Wild have been outshot by opponents 30 times this season, and earned 37 points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Oilers Rank | Oilers AVG | Wild AVG | Wild Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd | 3.45 | Goals Scored | 3.18 | 13th |
| 21st | 3.18 | Goals Allowed | 2.82 | 7th |
| 5th | 29.5 | Shots | 28.6 | 12th |
| 9th | 26.8 | Shots Allowed | 29.8 | 27th |
| 1st | 31.58% | Power Play % | 24.31% | 6th |
| 13th | 80.26% | Penalty Kill % | 77.62% | 25th |
Oilers vs. Wild Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 10 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta
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