Oilers Defeat Senators 5-2 in Playoff Push

The Edmonton Oilers are in playoff contention after a 5-2 victory over the Ottawa Senators, marking their first time in a wild-card spot this season with 22 points. This win comes after a rough start to their road trip, where they suffered a loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs and were shut out by the Montreal Canadiens. The Oilers' offense was powered by superstars Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, who each scored three points against Ottawa. In contrast, the Minnesota Wild, having won their last outing against the St. Louis Blues, come into the game against the Oilers with a strong road record of 8-1-2. The Wild's Kirill Kaprizov continues to shine with a ten-game road point streak, increasing pressure on the Oilers' defense. Edmonton's recent success has also been aided by a robust penalty kill, successfully shutting down their opponents for the last five games.