Games / NHL / Dec 8, 2026

Edmonton Oilers vs Minnesota Wild: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Edmonton Oilers (13-3-3) visit the Minnesota Wild (13-3-4) on Tuesday, December 8, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET, at Grand Casino Arena, Saint Paul, MN. TV: MINNHL, KSTC. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Minnesota Wild vs Edmonton Oilers.

NHLTuesday, December 8, 2026

Edmonton Oilers13-3-3

8:00 PM ETDec 8, 2026

Minnesota Wild13-3-4

DateDec 8, 2026

Time8:00 PM ET

VenueGrand Casino Arena, Saint Paul, MN

TVMINNHL, KSTC

Team comparison

Edmonton OilersMinnesota Wild

Goals per game

4.1

3.3

Goals allowed per game

2.9

2.2

13-3-3Record13-3-4

1st in Pacific DivisionStanding1st in Central Division

7-1Road record / home record5-2

WWLLWLast 5WLWWW

W2StreakW1

Team stats

Edmonton OilersMinnesota Wild

Goals Against Average

2.84

2.26

Shots Against per Game

26.5

25.6

Penalty Kill Percentage

77.0

78.3

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

4.05

3.32

Shots per Game

25.6

29.7

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

32.4

26.9

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

204

170

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Edmonton Oilers

Isaac Howard LW · Knee

Injured Reserve

Alec Regula D · Undisclosed

Injured Reserve

Matt Savoie C · Lower Body - Not Specified

Injured Reserve

Frederik Andersen G · Knee

Injured Reserve

Mattias Janmark C · Undisclosed - Surgery

Injured Reserve

Minnesota Wild

Filip Gustavsson G · Hip - Surgery

Injured Reserve

Brock Faber D · Skull - Surgery

Injured Reserve

Recent form

Edmonton OilersWWLLW

Nov 9, 2026 · vs New York RangersW 3-1

Nov 7, 2026 · vs Vancouver CanucksW 4-2

Nov 5, 2026 · vs Anaheim DucksL 4-5

Nov 3, 2026 · at New Jersey DevilsL 3-4

Nov 1, 2026 · at New York RangersW 4-1

Minnesota WildWLWWW

Nov 10, 2026 · at Montreal CanadiensW 2-1

Nov 7, 2026 · vs Tampa Bay LightningL 3-4

Nov 6, 2026 · vs San Jose SharksW 4-1

Nov 3, 2026 · at Philadelphia FlyersW 4-2

Nov 1, 2026 · at Washington CapitalsW 5-1

Season series

EDM leads series 1-0

Mar 25, 2027EDM 0, MIN 0

Dec 8, 2026EDM 0, MIN 0

Oct 20, 2026MIN 3, EDM 4

Team pages

Edmonton Oilers
Schedule, roster and stats

Minnesota Wild
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Edmonton Oilers vs Minnesota Wild?

The game is on Tuesday, December 8, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET at Grand Casino Arena, Saint Paul, MN.

How can I watch Edmonton Oilers vs Minnesota Wild?

TV: MINNHL, KSTC.

What are the records of the Edmonton Oilers and Minnesota Wild?

Edmonton Oilers: 13-3-3. Minnesota Wild: 13-3-4.

Who is injured for Edmonton Oilers vs Minnesota Wild?

Listed out or doubtful: Edmonton Oilers: Isaac Howard, Alec Regula, Matt Savoie, Frederik Andersen. Minnesota Wild: Filip Gustavsson, Brock Faber. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Edmonton Oilers vs Minnesota Wild played?

Grand Casino Arena, Saint Paul, MN.

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