Oilers Begin Road Trip Against Injured Wild

The Edmonton Oilers (27-13-3) are set to face the Minnesota Wild (27-13-4) in Saint Paul, marking the beginning of a three-game road trip. Despite similar season records, the Wild are dealing with significant injuries, including key players like Kirill Kaprizov and Brock Faber, which may impact their performance against the Oilers. Edmonton is favored to win, with betting odds reflecting their current form and momentum after a recent 1-0 victory over the Los Angeles Kings and placing them second in the Pacific Division. The Oilers previously outplayed the Wild in a 7-1 thrashing in December, led by Leon Draisaitl's standout performance. Minnesota, currently second in the Central Division, hopes to bounce back from a recent loss and improve their competitive edge at home despite their injury challenges. Both teams have performed well in their last ten games, with the Oilers slightly edging out in overall performance metrics.