Edmonton Oilers vs Minnesota Wild: Live streaming options, where and how to watch game live on TV, channel list & more | December 12, 2024

The Edmonton Oilers take on the Minnesota Wild at the Xcel Energy Center this Thursday. The puck drop is scheduled to take place at 08:30 PM EST.

The Oilers (16-10-2) are looking sharp and back in form as they head into this game hoping to make it four consecutive victories, while the Wild (19-5-4) looked to have bounced back from their away defeat to the LA Kings with an overtime victory against the Utah Hockey Club.

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Edmonton Oilers vs Minnesota Wild game info

• Date: Thursday, Dec. 12
• Time: 08:30 p.m. EST
• Venue: Xcel Energy Center, St Paul
• TV Broadcast: ESPN+, HULU, SNW
• Live Streaming US: ESPN+
• Live Streaming Canada: Sportsnet App, TVA App
• Live Streaming RoW: NHL.tv

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Edmonton Oilers game preview

NHL: Tampa Bay Lightning at Edmonton Oilers - Source: Imagn

The Oilers have only one defeat in their last seven games as the side aims to continue their good run of form. The Oilers are hopeful of continuing their tight defensive shape as their attack, led by Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid, continues to provide them with a cushion up front.

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Edmonton Oilers injuries

Viktor Arvidsson and Evander Kane are both currently injured for the Oilers, and the return date for both players is yet to be determined.

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Minnesota Wild game preview

NHL: Minnesota Wild at Utah - Source: Imagn

The Wild have the joint-highest points tally across all four divisions. With the same points as the Winnipeg Jets, the Wilds sit on top of the Central Division. Despite having one defeat and one closely fought overtime victory in their last two games, the Wild look like a confident side and will definitely use their home advantage against the Oilers.

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Minnesota Wild injuries

Mats Zuccarello, Jonas Brodin, and Joel Eriksson Ek are all currently sidelined for the Wild due to their ongoing injury concerns.

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Oilers and Wild key players

Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid have contributed 38 points each for the Oilers since the start of the season. Draisaitl leads the goal-scoring charts with 20 goals, while McDavid leads the assists charts with 24.

Kirill Kaprizov has been influential in the Wild's success so far this season, as the winger has scored 18 goals and provided 25 assists since the start of the campaign. Kaprizov currently sits second in the points scorers charts across all divisions, right behind Nathan MacKinnon of the Colorado Avalanche.