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Wild’s 11-game streak meets Oilers’ firepower in Edmonton showdown

Jesper Wallstedt’s rookie brilliance fuels Minnesota’s surge—but the Oilers won’t back down. A high-stakes matchup where streaks collide.

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In this image we can see persons playing ice hockey. In the background there are sky, trees, buildings, street light, name board and fences.

Wild’s 11-game streak meets Oilers’ firepower in Edmonton showdown

The Minnesota Wild arrive in Edmonton tonight on an 11-game point streak, facing the Oilers for the first time this season. The puck drops at 8 p.m. CT, with both teams carrying strong recent form into the matchup. Minnesota has gone 9-0-2 in their last 11 games, while goaltender Jesper Wallstedt earned Rookie of the Month honours for November. The 21-year-old posted a 6-0-0 record, a 1.14 goals-against average, a .967 save percentage, and three shutouts during the month. Tonight’s matchup features two teams in solid form, with Minnesota riding an extended streak and Edmonton fresh off a dominant shutout. The Oilers will rely on their top scorers, while the Wild look to extend their run despite missing key players.

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