Edmonton Oilers at Minnesota Wild
NHL game between the Edmonton Oilers and the Minnesota Wild on Dec 20, 2025. Final score: Edmonton Oilers 2, Minnesota Wild 5.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 20, 2025 |
| Venue | Grand Casino Arena |
| Edmonton Oilers score | 2 |
| Minnesota Wild score | 5 |
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 | Vladimir Tarasenko | R | 1 | 1 | 4 | 14:53 | 0.78 | 2.17 |
| 2nd | Quinn Hughes | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 24:53 | 0.01 | 2.05 |
| 3rd | Ryan Hartman | R | 1 | 0 | 6 | 15:46 | 0.37 | 1.93 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Edmonton Oilers–Minnesota Wild) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 03:42 | MIN | Matt Boldy | — | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 10:56 | MIN | Matt Boldy | Quinn Hughes, Mats Zuccarello | 5v4 | 0–2 |
| 1st 13:35 | EDM | Andrew Mangiapane | Evan Bouchard, Leon Draisaitl | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 1st 18:44 | EDM | Connor McDavid | Leon Draisaitl, Zach Hyman | 4v5 | 2–2 |
| 1st 19:52 | MIN | Ryan Hartman | Jake Middleton, Mats Zuccarello | 5v5 | 2–3 |
| 3rd 09:08 | MIN | Vladimir Tarasenko | Yakov Trenin | 5v5 | 2–4 |
| 3rd 18:35 | MIN | Nico Sturm | Vladimir Tarasenko, Marcus Johansson | 5v6 | 2–5 |
Team Comparison
| Edmonton Oilers | Minnesota Wild | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 5 |
| Shots on goal | 30 | 37 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.54 | 5.11 |
| High-danger shots | 22 | 15 |
| Corsi % | 56.7% | 43.3% |
| Power play | 1/2 | 1/2 |
| Faceoff % | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Hits | 23 | 25 |
| Blocks | 5 | 21 |
| Giveaways | 10 | 16 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 7 |
Edmonton Oilers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 25:09 | 0.93 | 0.74 |
| Andrew Mangiapane | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 9:55 | 0.24 | 0.44 |
| Evan Bouchard | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 27:07 | 0.29 | 0.32 |
| Mattias Janmark | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:37 | 0.00 | 0.28 |
| Zach Hyman | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 22:49 | 0.30 | 0.16 |
| Leon Draisaitl | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 22:07 | 0.62 | 0.12 |
| Max Jones | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8:22 | 0.07 | 0.11 |
| Vasily Podkolzin | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:21 | 0.10 | 0.02 |
| Adam Henrique | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:35 | 0.09 | -0.02 |
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21:58 | 0.36 | -0.05 |
| Quinn Hutson | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:17 | 0.03 | -0.15 |
| Trent Frederic | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:49 | 0.00 | -0.25 |
| Mattias Ekholm | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:46 | 0.19 | -0.58 |
| Darnell Nurse | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:25 | 0.02 | -0.58 |
| Spencer Stastney | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:54 | 0.01 | -0.82 |
| Matt Savoie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:42 | 0.08 | -0.86 |
| Riley Stillman | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:57 | 0.01 | -0.92 |
| Ty Emberson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:25 | 0.00 | -0.96 |
Minnesota Wild Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vladimir Tarasenko | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 14:53 | 0.78 | 2.17 |
| Quinn Hughes | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 24:53 | 0.01 | 2.05 |
| Ryan Hartman | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 15:46 | 0.37 | 1.93 |
| Mats Zuccarello | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 15:36 | 0.07 | 1.89 |
| Brock Faber | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 26:03 | 0.22 | 1.52 |
| Matt Boldy | L | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 20:57 | 0.59 | 1.37 |
| Yakov Trenin | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:10 | 0.27 | 1.31 |
| Nico Sturm | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 10:30 | 0.96 | 1.02 |
| Kirill Kaprizov | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 17:51 | 0.61 | 1.01 |
| Marcus Johansson | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 15:38 | 0.26 | 0.95 |
| Jake Middleton | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:02 | 0.05 | 0.93 |
| Jared Spurgeon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:18 | 0.00 | 0.79 |
| Marcus Foligno | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9:49 | 0.35 | 0.78 |
| Jonas Brodin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:47 | 0.01 | 0.69 |
| Joel Eriksson Ek | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:08 | 0.24 | 0.63 |
| David Jiricek | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:03 | 0.01 | 0.46 |
| Vinnie Hinostroza | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:10 | 0.03 | 0.21 |
| Danila Yurov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:52 | 0.13 | -0.25 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calvin Pickard | Edmonton Oilers | 32 | 36 | 88.9% | 0.17 | L |
| Filip Gustavsson | Minnesota Wild | 28 | 30 | 93.3% | 0.93 | W |
Analysis
The Minnesota Wild defeated the Edmonton Oilers 5–2 on Dec 20, 2025.
Minnesota Wild generated 5.11 expected goals to Edmonton Oilers's 3.54 — the run of play matched the result, with Minnesota Wild earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Vladimir Tarasenko led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.17 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 4 shots on goal.
Filip Gustavsson stopped 28 of 30, worth 0.93 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Edmonton Oilers vs Minnesota Wild game?
The Minnesota Wild beat the Edmonton Oilers 5–2 on Dec 20, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Minnesota Wild 5, Edmonton Oilers 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Vladimir Tarasenko led all skaters at 2.17, on 1G, 1A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Minnesota Wild generated 5.11 expected goals and Edmonton Oilers generated 3.54, so Minnesota Wild created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Edmonton Oilers put 30 shots on goal and Minnesota Wild put 37. High-danger chances went 22 to 15.
How did the goaltenders play?
Calvin Pickard stopped 32 of 36 (0.17 goals saved above expected); Filip Gustavsson stopped 28 of 30 (0.93 goals saved above expected).