Why are the Minnesota Wild and Edmonton Oilers trending?
The game is trending because it pits Kirill Kaprizov, the league's leading goal-scorer, against Connor McDavid, the league's leading point-producer [1]. Additionally, both teams are currently tied in the standings, making the game a key test for their Western Conference rankings [2].
What happened
- Earlier
The Wild secured back-to-back wins with a 2-1 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets [3].
- Earlier
The Oilers won 6-2 against the Utah Mammoth, a game where Connor McDavid earned 5 points [3].
- 21 Oct, 03:00 UTC
The Wild and Oilers are scheduled to face off at Rogers Place [3].
What you need to know
Connor McDavid could become the sixth player in history to reach 25 points before his 10th game of a season [1].
Kirill Kaprizov currently leads the NHL with 10 goals scored in nine games [1].
The Wild have won the last three meetings between these two teams [3].
Edmonton's Devon Levi is the projected starting goalie for the game [4].
It is not confirmed if Ryan Nugent-Hopkins or Jason Dickinson will return from the injury list for future games [4].
Background
The Minnesota Wild enter the game having won four of their last five matches [4]. They have a strong historical record at Rogers Place, with 32 road wins there, more than against any other NHL team [4].
The Edmonton Oilers are starting a five-game homestand [4]. They have had one of their strongest starts in recent years and are looking to establish their rank among the Western Conference's elite [2].
Questions people ask
Who is the top scorer for the Oilers?
Connor McDavid is the top scorer with 25 points [3].
How have the Wild performed against the Oilers recently?
The Wild have won the last three matchups and seven of the last ten meetings [3].
Where this came from
[1] nhl.com
NHL On Tap: Kaprizov, McDavid go head-to-head in Wild-Oilers showdown
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[2] sports.yahoo.com
Oilers Face Another Important Test Against Wild With Both Teams Tied In Standings
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[4] nhl.com
PROJECTED LINEUP: Oilers vs. Wild
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