Minnesota Wild at Edmonton Oilers
NHL game between the Minnesota Wild and the Edmonton Oilers on Oct 20, 2026. Final score: Minnesota Wild 3, Edmonton Oilers 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 20, 2026 |
| Venue | Rogers Place |
| Minnesota Wild score | 3 |
| Edmonton Oilers score | 4 |
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 | Kirill Kaprizov | L | 1 | 1 | 3 | 21:49 | 0.48 | 2.67 |
| 2nd | Matt Boldy | L | 0 | 2 | 3 | 22:31 | 0.63 | 2.34 |
| 3rd | Joel Eriksson Ek | C | 1 | 0 | 8 | 22:45 | 1.41 | 2.25 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Minnesota Wild–Edmonton Oilers) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 03:32 | MIN | Joel Eriksson Ek | Kirill Kaprizov, Matt Boldy | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 19:57 | EDM | Leon Draisaitl | Connor McDavid, Evan Bouchard | 5v3 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 01:03 | EDM | Leon Draisaitl | Connor McDavid, Vasily Podkolzin | 5v4 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 06:01 | EDM | Mathieu Joseph | Alex Formenton, Owen Michaels | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 3rd 10:30 | MIN | Kirill Kaprizov | Matt Boldy, Jonas Brodin | 5v5 | 2–3 |
| 3rd 13:07 | MIN | Ryan Hartman | Bobby Brink, Quinn Hughes | 5v5 | 3–3 |
| OT 03:32 | EDM | Evan Bouchard | Connor McDavid | 4v3 | 3–4 |
Team Comparison
| Minnesota Wild | Edmonton Oilers | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 30 | 32 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.80 | 4.29 |
| High-danger shots | 31 | 23 |
| Corsi % | 51.3% | 48.7% |
| Power play | 0/3 | 3/5 |
| Faceoff % | 55.2% | 44.8% |
| Hits | 18 | 18 |
| Blocks | 10 | 13 |
| Giveaways | 19 | 15 |
| Takeaways | 2 | 2 |
Minnesota Wild Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirill Kaprizov | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 21:49 | 0.48 | 2.67 |
| Matt Boldy | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 22:31 | 0.63 | 2.34 |
| Joel Eriksson Ek | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 22:45 | 1.41 | 2.25 |
| Quinn Hughes | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 31:18 | 0.24 | 2.05 |
| Jonas Brodin | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 28:13 | 0.11 | 1.24 |
| Ryan Hartman | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 12:29 | 0.35 | 0.74 |
| Bobby Brink | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:45 | 0.04 | 0.50 |
| Matt Kiersted | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:54 | 0.12 | 0.22 |
| Yakov Trenin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:17 | 0.00 | 0.14 |
| Tyler Pitlick | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:16 | 0.00 | -0.14 |
| Max Shabanov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:26 | 0.01 | -0.16 |
| David Spacek | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:29 | 0.06 | -0.22 |
| Danila Yurov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:55 | 0.00 | -0.23 |
| Nico Sturm | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:10 | 0.06 | -0.23 |
| Blake Coleman | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:35 | 0.14 | -0.32 |
| Michael McCarron | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 13:36 | 0.15 | -0.41 |
| Daemon Hunt | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:02 | 0.00 | -0.59 |
| Zach Bogosian | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:16 | 0.02 | -0.90 |
Edmonton Oilers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | C | 0 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 25:31 | 0.51 | 1.75 |
| Mathieu Joseph | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 12:28 | 0.24 | 0.98 |
| Alex Formenton | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 13:22 | 0.45 | 0.89 |
| Owen Michaels | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:13 | 0.01 | 0.80 |
| Leon Draisaitl | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 24:06 | 0.70 | 0.76 |
| Ryan Shea | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:50 | 0.11 | 0.55 |
| Evan Bouchard | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 28:17 | 0.49 | 0.53 |
| Zach Hyman | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 23:07 | 0.70 | 0.43 |
| Connor Murphy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:12 | 0.00 | 0.39 |
| Kasperi Kapanen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:18 | 0.09 | 0.29 |
| Trent Frederic | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7:37 | 0.02 | 0.27 |
| Jake Walman | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:51 | 0.10 | 0.26 |
| Filip Hallander | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:55 | 0.00 | 0.24 |
| Isaac Howard | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7:41 | 0.41 | 0.22 |
| Colton Dach | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 15:25 | 0.45 | 0.20 |
| Ty Emberson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 10:24 | 0.02 | 0.04 |
| Vasily Podkolzin | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 19:20 | 0.00 | -0.39 |
| Mattias Ekholm | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:36 | 0.00 | -1.40 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesper Wallstedt | Minnesota Wild | 28 | 32 | 87.5% | 0.29 | O |
| Devon Levi | Edmonton Oilers | 27 | 30 | 90.0% | 0.73 | W |
Analysis
The Edmonton Oilers defeated the Minnesota Wild 4–3 on Oct 20, 2026, a one-goal game.
Edmonton Oilers generated 4.29 expected goals to Minnesota Wild's 3.8 — Edmonton Oilers edged the chance share as well as the scoreline; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Kirill Kaprizov led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.67 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 3 shots on goal.
Devon Levi stopped 27 of 30, worth 0.73 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Minnesota Wild vs Edmonton Oilers game?
The Edmonton Oilers beat the Minnesota Wild 4–3 on Oct 20, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Edmonton Oilers 4, Minnesota Wild 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Kirill Kaprizov led all skaters at 2.67, on 1G, 1A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Edmonton Oilers generated 4.29 expected goals and Minnesota Wild generated 3.8, so Edmonton Oilers created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Minnesota Wild put 30 shots on goal and Edmonton Oilers put 32. High-danger chances went 31 to 23.