US EditionOilers in search of better starts, beginning with matchup vs. Wild
Quinn Hughes set a franchise record with an eight-game point streak as Minnesota scored seven goals and swept Edmonton in their season series.
- On Jan. 31, 2026, the Minnesota Wild beat the Edmonton Oilers 7-3, with Hughes scoring and adding an assist while setting a franchise record, according to The Canadian Press.
- Taking the lead 35 seconds into the second period, Minnesota seized control with three straight goals and a late first-period power-play goal to reach 33 on the season.
- Meanwhile, Edmonton's Tristan Jarry allowed five goals on 20 shots before being replaced; Jesper Wallstedt stopped 39 of 42 shots in the victory.
- The result completed a sweep of the season series, and Minnesota now has points in five straight games, maintaining their position in the standings.
- Concerns linger as Edmonton's penalty kill has surrendered six goals on 14 penalties over four games, with the Oilers scheduled to host the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday.
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Hughes posts two points, Minnesota Wild trounce Edmonton Oilers 7-3
EDMONTON — Quinn Hughes scored, contributed an assist and made franchise history Saturday night as his Minnesota Wild thumped the Edmonton Oilers 7-3. The star defenceman — acquired from the Vancouver Canucks on Dec.
How can the Edmonton Oilers fix those ugly starts to games?
This in from Bob Stauffer of the Edmonton Oilers, news that for tonight's game against the Wild of Minnesota, the Oilers are sticking with their recent lines, a signal that Edmonton coach Kris Knoblauch is getting closer to finding four functional lines and three functional d-man pairings.
Jarry's rough stretch leaves Oilers with goaltending questions once again
EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers traded Stuart Skinner because they had to. The dressing room, team confidence, a need for someone fresh in goal… They all added up to a pricey trade that — right from the start — seemed more a lateral move than a significant or obvious upgrade. This morning, as Tristan Jarry stumbles towards the Olympic break, pulled on Saturday for the first time as an Oiler after allowing three questionable goals in a 7-3 loss to…
NHL Predictions: Jan 31 Minnesota Wild vs Edmonton Oilers
Welcome back to NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out. Our featured game of this edition is the Minnesota Wild taking on the Edmonton Oilers. Don’t forget to check out more NHL Predictions, as our writers continue this series throughout the 2025-26 season.…
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