Minnesota Wild at Edmonton Oilers
NHL game between the Minnesota Wild and the Edmonton Oilers on Dec 02, 2025. Final score: Minnesota Wild 1, Edmonton Oilers 0.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 02, 2025 |
| Venue | Rogers Place |
| Minnesota Wild score | 1 |
| Edmonton Oilers score | 0 |
Shot charts, expected goals (xG), Game Score and advanced box scores for this game are available on Hockey Alchemy.
Three Stars by Game Score
Ranked by Game Score, which rolls goals, assists, shot quality, play-driving and penalties into one number — so the best player is chosen by the box score, not by a vote.
| Player | Pos | G | A | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Jonas Brodin | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 25:46 | 0.02 | 1.00 |
| 2nd | Nico Sturm | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 16:21 | 0.05 | 0.84 |
| 3rd | Jared Spurgeon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:40 | 0.04 | 0.30 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Minnesota Wild–Edmonton Oilers) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 13:11 | MIN | Jonas Brodin | Nico Sturm | 5v5 | 1–0 |
Team Comparison
| Minnesota Wild | Edmonton Oilers | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0 |
| Shots on goal | 24 | 33 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.86 | 2.81 |
| High-danger shots | 12 | 9 |
| Corsi % | 41.8% | 58.2% |
| Power play | 0/2 | 0/3 |
| Faceoff % | 38.8% | 61.2% |
| Hits | 25 | 19 |
| Blocks | 20 | 13 |
| Giveaways | 12 | 17 |
| Takeaways | 8 | 4 |
Minnesota Wild Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonas Brodin | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 25:46 | 0.02 | 1.00 |
| Nico Sturm | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:21 | 0.05 | 0.84 |
| Jared Spurgeon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:40 | 0.04 | 0.30 |
| Jake Middleton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:13 | 0.00 | 0.30 |
| Tyler Pitlick | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:21 | 0.00 | 0.30 |
| Yakov Trenin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:09 | 0.00 | 0.25 |
| Brock Faber | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25:39 | 0.05 | 0.20 |
| Matt Boldy | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:59 | 0.30 | 0.05 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:46 | 0.25 | 0.05 |
| Zach Bogosian | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 11:34 | 0.06 | 0.05 |
| Zeev Buium | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:29 | 0.17 | 0.00 |
| Joel Eriksson Ek | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:29 | 0.31 | 0.00 |
| Liam Ohgren | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:17 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Ben Jones | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:39 | 0.19 | 0.00 |
| Kirill Kaprizov | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:14 | 0.18 | -0.05 |
| Mats Zuccarello | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 18:45 | 0.70 | -0.05 |
| Marcus Johansson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:59 | 0.05 | -0.10 |
| Ryan Hartman | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:58 | 0.16 | -0.15 |
Edmonton Oilers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vasily Podkolzin | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:52 | 0.07 | 0.30 |
| Andrew Mangiapane | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:26 | 0.33 | 0.20 |
| Curtis Lazar | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:45 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Alec Regula | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:10 | 0.04 | 0.10 |
| Zach Hyman | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 20:49 | 0.44 | 0.10 |
| Darnell Nurse | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:12 | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| Trent Frederic | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8:30 | 0.07 | 0.05 |
| Connor McDavid | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:24 | 0.08 | 0.05 |
| Ty Emberson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:39 | 0.02 | 0.00 |
| Connor Clattenburg | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4:41 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Evan Bouchard | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 25:46 | 0.40 | 0.00 |
| Mattias Ekholm | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 21:49 | 0.29 | 0.00 |
| Mattias Janmark | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:43 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Adam Henrique | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:29 | 0.22 | -0.05 |
| Matt Savoie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:06 | 0.12 | -0.05 |
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:45 | 0.14 | -0.05 |
| Leon Draisaitl | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22:58 | 0.13 | -0.10 |
| Brett Kulak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:35 | 0.03 | -0.10 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesper Wallstedt | Minnesota Wild | 33 | 33 | 100.0% | 0.84 | W |
| Stuart Skinner | Edmonton Oilers | 23 | 24 | 95.8% | 2.39 | L |
Analysis
The Minnesota Wild defeated the Edmonton Oilers 1–0 on Dec 02, 2025, a one-goal game.
Edmonton Oilers generated 2.81 expected goals to Minnesota Wild's 2.86 — Minnesota Wild edged the chance share as well as the scoreline; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Jonas Brodin led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.0 on 1 goal, 1 shots on goal.
Stuart Skinner stopped 23 of 24, worth 2.39 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Minnesota Wild vs Edmonton Oilers game?
The Minnesota Wild beat the Edmonton Oilers 1–0 on Dec 02, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Minnesota Wild 1, Edmonton Oilers 0.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Jonas Brodin led all skaters at 1.0, on 1G, 0A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Edmonton Oilers generated 2.81 expected goals and Minnesota Wild generated 2.86, so Minnesota Wild created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Minnesota Wild put 24 shots on goal and Edmonton Oilers put 33. High-danger chances went 12 to 9.
How did the goaltenders play?
Jesper Wallstedt stopped 33 of 33 (0.84 goals saved above expected); Stuart Skinner stopped 23 of 24 (2.39 goals saved above expected).