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The Edmonton Oilers, with a current record of 1-3-1, are set to face off against the Minnesota Wild, who hold a record of 2-2-1, in what promises to be an exciting matchup at the Xcel Energy Center.
Hockey fans can tune in Tuesday, as the puck drop is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET, and the game will be available to watch on ESPN+.
Edmonton Oilers Preview
The Edmonton Oilers have encountered challenges on both offense and defense during the initial two weeks of the regular NHL season, and they will have to cope with the absence of Connor McDavid, the current NHL MVP, for a minimum of two weeks. Edmonton is averaging just 2.60 goals per game, showing a lackluster performance in scoring.
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Leon Draisaitl leads the team with four goals, while McDavid follows closely with two. McDavid tops the assist leaderboard with six, with Draisaitl not far behind with five. Draisaitl currently holds the overall points lead with nine, while the injured McDavid has accumulated eight points.
Minnesota Wild preview
The Minnesota Wild have been scoring an average of 3.60 goals per game, ranking them 10th in the NHL, despite taking an average of 29.6 shots per game, which places them 22nd in this regard.
Leading the goal-scoring chart for Minnesota is Joel Eriksson Ek with four goals, while two other players have notched two goals each. Mats Zuccarello leads in assists with six, and Eriksson Ek is the overall points leader with seven. Minnesota has managed to score only four power-play goals out of 20 opportunities.
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Edmonton Oilers vs Minnesota Wild Odds and Predictions
In the upcoming game, the odds favor the Minnesota Wild as they take on the Edmonton Oilers. The moneyline shows the Oilers at +100 and the Wild at -120, indicating that the Wild are the slight favorites. The over/under (O/U) for this game is set at 6.5 points.
The Oilers are coming off a narrow 3-2 overtime loss at home against the Winnipeg Jets. Despite the loss, the Oilers have been competitive and are looking to bounce back in this matchup.
On the other side, the Minnesota Wild faced a tough 5-4 overtime loss against the Columbus Blue Jackets in their last outing. This defeat was preceeded by two losses and a win after a promising 2-0 shutout win against the Florida Panthers to open the season.
Given the recent performances and the odds, the Wild are expected to come out as the winner in this game.
