Wild Run Riot in Edmonton, Snap Oilers’ Win Streak with Statement Victory
EDMONTON - The Minnesota Wild didn’t just win Saturday night - they made a statement. With seven different goal scorers and five unanswered tallies across the final two periods, Minnesota blitzed the Edmonton Oilers 7-3 at Rogers Place, completing a season sweep and halting Edmonton’s three-game winning streak in emphatic fashion.
The game started with promise for the Oilers. Leon Draisaitl and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins each found the back of the net in the first period, giving Edmonton a pair of early leads. But both times, the Wild answered - and quickly - with power-play goals that kept the game level and hinted at what was to come.
From there, Minnesota took over.
The Wild poured it on in the second and third periods, scoring five straight and leaving the Oilers chasing shadows. It wasn’t just one line or one hot stick - it was a full-team effort. Joel Eriksson Ek, Mats Zuccarello, Quinn Hughes, and Brock Faber each finished the night with a goal and an assist, showcasing the depth and balance that powered Minnesota to its third win over Edmonton this season.
In net, Jasper Wallstedt was rock solid once again. The 21-year-old Swedish netminder turned aside 39 of 42 shots, improving to 2-0 against the Oilers this season.
His previous win? A 1-0 shutout back on Dec. 2, also in Edmonton.
Whatever it is about Rogers Place, Wallstedt seems to have it figured out.
For the Oilers, the night unraveled quickly. Starting goalie Tristan Jarry was pulled midway through the second period after giving up five goals on 20 shots. Connor Ingram came in for relief and stopped seven of nine, but by then, the damage was done.
There were a few bright spots for Edmonton. Draisaitl’s first-period goal was his 27th of the season, and Nugent-Hopkins added his 13th. Rookie forward Josh Samanski recorded his first NHL point with an assist on Jack Roslovic’s third-period goal - a small consolation in an otherwise tough night for the home team.
Now, the Oilers have to regroup - and fast. They’ll wrap up their eight-game homestand on Tuesday against the Toronto Maple Leafs before heading into a back-to-back set that closes out their schedule before the Olympic break, including a showdown with the Calgary Flames in the always-heated Battle of Alberta.
For Minnesota, this was more than just two points in the standings. It was a reminder that when they’re firing on all cylinders, they can overwhelm even the league’s hottest teams.
The Wild didn’t just beat the Oilers - they outplayed, outworked, and outlasted them. And with the season series now in the books, it’s clear who had the upper hand.