Edmonton Oilers vs Minnesota Wild Head-to-Head

Wild built their historical edge pre-2005, winning 4 of 17 decided meetings (24%) (plus 4 ties). In the shootout era they are 62-26 against each other (70% Wild). Wild currently hold a 3-game winning streak between the teams. Games average a 2.1-goal margin, with the largest blowout coming via Oilers' 6-goal win. Across the last 20 decided meetings Wild hold a 14-6 edge, suggesting the modern balance leans their way. The 2000s produced the deepest sample with 53 recorded meetings, more than any other decade in the series. Their first recorded meeting fell in 2000, so the rivalry has spanned 26 seasons of NHL history. Most recent result: Wild won 7-3 on Jan 31, 2026. Through the 2020s Wild have led 12-4 between the teams.