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Wild makes flurry of roster moves ahead of Oilers clash

Don’t look now, but the Minnesota Wild are the hottest team in the National Hockey League. The Wild continue to impress as they punished the Edmonton Oilers 5-2 Saturday, recording their seventh consecutive victory.

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Edmonton Oilers @ Minnesota Wild Post Game | December 20, 2025

First Period Goals: Matt Boldy (21) / Unassisted at 3:42 / 1-0 MIN Matt Boldy (22) PPG / Quinn Hughes (23), Mats Zuccarello (11) at 10:56 / 2-0 MIN Andrew

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 20

Wild Hang On, Defeat Oilers 5-2

The Minnesota Wild hosted the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday afternoon, Dec. 20, to start another quick homestand. They had a boost to their lineup as the majority of their injured players returned in Vinnie Hinostroza, Marcus Johansson, Jonas Brodin, Jake Middleton, and Mats Zuccarello.

NHL News / Field Level Media / December 20

Wild extend winning streak to 7 with victory over Oilers

Matt Boldy scored a pair of goals, and the Minnesota Wild pulled away for a 5-2 win over the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday afternoon in Saint Paul, Minn.

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Minnesota Wild News / Bring Me The News / December 20

Wild beat Oilers, set stage for pivotal showdown with Avalanche

The Wild entered Saturday's game as the hottest team in the NHL, and the momentum quickly kept rolling with a 5-2 win over the Oilers at home. Matt Boldy scored his 21st goal of the season less than four minutes into the game.

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Quinn Hughes News / NHL Trade Talk / December 20

How the Quinn Hughes Trade Talks Took Several Unexpected Turns

Several moving parts came together before Quinn Hughes ultimately landed in Minnesota, and the more details that emerge, the clearer it becomes that this wasn’t a rushed or impulsive decision.

Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 20

Wild Activate Four Players, Place Two On IR

The Wild have been quite active when it comes to roster moves today. Michael Russo of The Athletic relays (Twitter link) that defensemen Jonas Brodin

Minnesota Wild News / Bring Me The News / December 19

Multiple insiders now believe Wild not done making moves

Count Pierre LeBrun and Chris Johnston as two more hockey insiders who think that Wild GM Bill Guerin isn't done making moves. A week after the Wild swung the biggest trade of the season, landing superstar defenseman Quinn Hughes for a haul, the Wild have been repeatedly tagged as a team that could remain active on the trade market.

NHL News / Field Level Media / December 19

Wild seek 7th straight win as dangerous Oilers visit

The Minnesota Wild have relied on stout defense all season. Lately, the Wild have shown glimpses of a high-powered offense to add to the mix. Minnesota will try to stay hot when it faces off against the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday afternoon in Saint Paul, Minn.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / December 19

Forget Quinn To New Jersey, What About Jack Hughes To Minnesota?

After months of speculation, the Quinn Hughes sweepstakes finally came to an end last week, with the Minnesota Wild emerging victorious, landing the second-best defenseman in the world for a substantial package in return.

Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 19

Wild Reassign Nicolas Aube-Kubel, David Spacek

The Wild announced Friday that they’ve reassigned winger Nicolas Aubé-Kubel and defenseman David Spacek to AHL Iowa ahead of tomorrow’s roster freeze. They’re now left with two open roster spots, which could be used for at least one injured reserve activation before Saturday afternoon’s tilt with the Oilers.

Minnesota Wild News / Bring Me The News / December 19

Minnesota hockey player suffers severe head injury while playing in Poland

Donations are pouring in for a former Rochester Grizzlies and Rochester Mayo High School hockey player after he suffered a severe head injury while playing overseas.

Minnesota Wild News / Stadium Rant / December 19

Minnesota Wild Staying Hot Leading Up To Holiday Break

The Minnesota Wild have been one of the more underrated teams throughout the season so far, especially with divisional rivals seeing a lot of success. The team has been able to string wins together en route to a third-place standing in the Central Division, with an offense that’s firing on all cylinders.

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NHL News / Field Level Media / December 18

Wild win sixth in a row with third-period surge vs. Blue Jackets

Joel Eriksson Ek's tiebreaking goal with 8:10 left in regulation sparked the visiting Minnesota Wild to a 5-2 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets and extended their winning streak to six games.

Minnesota Wild News / Bring Me The News / December 18

Scorching-hot Wild win again ahead of weekend gauntlet

Even though they were playing without seven regulars, the Minnesota Wild once again found a path to victory with a come-from-behind, 5-2 victory in Columbus

Ben Jones News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 18

Wild Place Ben Jones On Waivers

The Wild placed forward Ben Jones on waivers today, per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet. If he clears, he’s still expected to remain with the team, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / December 18

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Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / December 18

Wild place Daemon Hunt on injured reserve; David Spacek recalled

The Minnesota Wild hosted the Washington Capitals on Tuesday, Dec. 16, to finish out their recent four-game homestand. They had a boost to their lineup again as they got Marcus Foligno back from injury, but were still without Jake Middleton, Marcus Johansson, Vinnie Hinostroza, Zach Bogosian, Jonas Brodin, and Mats Zuccarello.