GAME THREAD: Edmonton Oilers vs. Minnesota Wild

Oilers look to keep the good times rolling with a visit from the Wild

By Jeff Chapman@NewWaveOil Oct 30, 2018, 6:30pm MDT

NHL: Preseason-Arizona Coyotes at Edmonton Oilers — Tobias Rieder has five points in ten games so far this season.

Edmonton Oilers (6-3-1)

Minnestoa Wild (6-3-2)

7 PM MST

Rogers Place

TV: Sportsnet West, Sportsnet Oilers

Radio: 630 CHED

SB Nation Opponent: Hockey Wilderness

The Oilers are on their second three game winning streak of the season. Tonight, they’ll face a Minnesota club who got tore up on the ice in Vancouver last night. Can the Oilers win their seventh game in October?

LINES

93-97-56

22-29-39

27-18-91

55-28-44

77-6

25-4

13-83

THREE THINGS TO LOOK FOR

OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS? The Oilers are getting a backup netminder tonight as Alex Stalock is going to go for the Wild. Stalock has appeared in two games so far with a .879 SV%. Wild are playing their second game in two nights. Can the Oilers take advantage of a tired team?
Jesse Puljujarvi is now sitting out his fourth consecutive game. Let’s take a quick look at the depth on the right wing position. You’re telling me that you can’t find a spot on the right w-ing for 98 when your winger depth consists of Yamamoto / Chiasson / Caggiula and Kassian?
Tobias Rieder has been a fun acquisition. Playing alongside fellow countryman Leon Draisaitl, he’s currently fifth on the team in scoring with five points, all assists. Can the second line click for a few goals tonight?

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