Edmonton, Alberta – Frederick Gaudreau delivered an impressive performance with two goals and an assist, helping the Minnesota Wild secure a 5-3 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday night.

The Wild’s scoring contributions also came from Matt Boldy, Marcus Foligno, and Marcus Johansson, marking a successful stretch as they have won five of their last seven games (5-1-1). In goal, Marc-Andre Fleury showcased his skills with 29 saves.

For the Oilers, the scoring came from Leon Draisaitl, Corey Perry, and Jeff Skinner, as the team has struggled lately, losing three of their last four contests. In net, Stuart Skinner managed to make 21 saves.

The match began in an unusual manner when Draisaitl launched the puck up the ice from his own blue line. The puck took a strange path, deflecting off two skates and trickling toward the Wild’s goal. Fleury attempted to redirect the puck, but it unexpectedly hopped and slipped through his legs, giving Edmonton a quick 1-0 lead just 27 seconds into the game.

A noteworthy takeaway for the Wild was Kirill Kaprizov’s assist on Boldy’s opening goal, which extended his points streak to an impressive seven games, comprising six goals and seven assists.

For the Oilers, the absence of Viktor Arvidsson and Zach Hyman due to injuries paved the way for forward Kasperi Kapanen’s debut on Edmonton’s second line, just two days after joining the team from St. Louis via waivers.

A crucial moment in the game occurred in the second period when the score was tied at 2-2. The Wild maintained offensive pressure in the Oilers’ zone, and after several missed opportunities for Edmonton to clear the puck, Johansson seized control on the right side and fired a shot past Skinner to put Minnesota ahead at 9:10. Gaudreau then added two more goals later in the period and midway through the third to extend the lead to 5-2.

An interesting stat highlights the Wild’s success, as they have tallied 30 road wins against the Oilers, the highest number of victories against any single opponent. Minnesota boasts a strong record of 19-5-0 when playing in Edmonton since the 2010-11 season.

Looking ahead, the Wild will take on the Calgary Flames on Saturday to conclude their three-game road trip, while the Oilers are set to host the New York Rangers as they wrap up a two-game homestand.