The Minnesota Wild are gearing up for a challenging rematch against the Edmonton Oilers, still reeling from injuries that have sidelined key players. Coach John Hynes reported that while progress is being made, the return of these injured athletes is uncertain. The Wild are currently missing top defenders Brock Faber and Jonas Brodin, as well as forwards Kirill Kaprizov and Jakub Lauko. Kaprizov, a front-runner for the league MVP before his injury, has been out for nine games, adding to the Wild's offensive woes.

Despite their struggles at home, where they hold a mediocre record of 11-9-1, the team remains hopeful. The Oilers, who previously handed the Wild a devastating 7-1 loss, are on a roll, having picked up significant points in their last ten games. The Wild are focusing on tightening their gameplay and exploiting their home advantage to counteract the Oilers’ high-scoring capabilities.