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McCarthyRead moreTRENDINGWeek 7 Fantasy Football RankingsWorld Series previewNBA breakout candidatesNFL Power RankingsWNBA Finals selloutStory byStory byOilers Secure Overtime Winner, Sow Excitement Post GameCaprice St-PierreWed, October 21, 2026 at 3:09 PM UTC·5 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesBouchard Scores OT Winner on 27th Birthday as Oilers Edge Wild 4-3Evan Bouchard celebrated his 27th birthday with a power-play OT winner, and Connor McDavid made NHL history, as Edmonton overcame a late Minnesota surge to secure a gritty special teams victory.The Hockey News - Edmonton OilersOilers’ Mike Babcock credits ‘ultra-competitive’ Devon Levi after OT win vs. WildMike Babcock highlights Devon Levi's work ethic after his 27-save performance against Minnesota.The Big LeadOilers’ Evan Bouchard stuns Wild in OT with birthday game-winnerConnor McDavid is skating his way toward unprecedented territory in the early portion of the 2026 NHL campaign, and Leon Draisaitl is contending for the league lead in goals, but Evan Bouchard is making sure to seize his share of the spotlight on the Edmonton Oilers. The superbly skilled defenseman, who turned 27 years old on Tuesday, continues to […] The post Oilers’ Evan Bouchard stuns Wild in OT with birthday game-winner appeared first on ClutchPoints.ClutchPointsAdvertisementAdvertisementBouchard scores in OT to lift the Oilers past the Wild, 4-3EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Evan Bouchard scored on a power play at 3:32 of overtime to give the Edmonton Oilers a 4-3 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday night.Connor McDavid set up Bouchard's goal for his third assist of the game, pushing his NHL-leading points total to 26 and extending his season-opening points streak to nine games.Associated PressOilers Face Another Important Test Against Wild With Both Teams Tied In StandingsThe Edmonton Oilers have had one of their best starts in recent years, and tonight's game against the Minnesota Wild will help determine where they rank among the Western Conference's best.The Hockey News - Edmonton OilersOilers’ Connor McDavid makes unbelievable NHL history in OT win vs. WildThe Edmonton Oilers are off to a sparkling start in the 2026-27 NHL season. Edmonton is looking to make the Stanley Cup Playoffs once again this year. With the way Connor McDavid has played to this point, making the playoffs would only be the beginning. McDavid had another standout performance for the Oilers on Tuesday night. He did not score a […] The post Oilers’ Connor McDavid makes unbelievable NHL history in OT win vs. Wild appeared first on ClutchPoints.ClutchPointsAll things being even, Wild’s top line dominates Oilers’ starsThe all-but-unbeatable Soviet hockey teams from the 1960s and 1970s figured out a simple but brilliant truism of hockey: the other team can’t score if they don’t have the puck. Wearing their intimidating red sweaters with “CCCP” on the front, the Soviets would hold the puck seemingly forever, and force opponents — no matter how talented they were offensively — to chase the game. In getting a ...Pioneer Press, St. Paul, Minn.Oilers Goalie Devon Levi Debuts Major Change in PracticeAs part of the major changes to the Edmonton Oilers under the leadership of general manager Stan Bowman, the club acquired goaltender Devon Levi from the Buffalo Sabres.Levi, who was once regarded by many as the potential goalie of the future for the Sabres, never got his full chance with the franchise, but he’s seeing […] The post Oilers Goalie Devon Levi Debuts Major Change in Practice appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYOilers’ Connor McDavid shifts focus away from torrid offensive start ahead of Wild clashConnor McDavid is off to a nearly unbelievable offensive start in 2026-27, amassing a league-best 23 points in eight games and leading the Edmonton Oilers to a 6-1-1 record . The Canadian superstar is at the absolute top of his game, but he isn’t as focused on his individual production as he is on the team’s success. “I care more about how the game […] The post Oilers’ Connor McDavid shifts focus away from torrid offensive start ahead of Wild clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.ClutchPointsPenalties spoil Wild rally in OT loss to EdmontonTo beat a power like Edmonton on the road, you need to take an early lead, get contributions from your stars, and stay out of the penalty box. The Minnesota Wild only did two out of the three on Tuesday. The Wild’s late rally was enough to earn a point, but Evan Bouchard scored the Oilers’ third power-play goal of the game in overtime as the Oilers beat Minnesota, 4-3 in Edmonton. It was the ...Pioneer Press, St. Paul, Minn.The Oilers’ 6-1-1 Start May Be Hiding Something... Or Maybe NotThe Oilers are 6-1-1, but is their hot start hiding a problem? Here’s what the numbers and analysts say about Edmonton’s early success.The Hockey News - Edmonton Oilers3 Things the Oilers Need to Guard Against Despite a Strong Start to 2026-27Early wins and returning stars raise expectations, but any complacency and looming lineup dilemmas could derail Edmonton’s momentum if they aren't careful on home ice.The Hockey News - Edmonton OilersKirill Kaprizov Vs. Connor McDavid: NHL’s Hottest Superstars Set For ShowdownThe league’s top goal scorer collides with its leading point-producer as Minnesota’s high-flying Kirill Kaprizov challenges Connor McDavid’s historic scoring pace in an elite Western Conference battle.The Hockey News - Minnesota WildWild Player To Watch: Quinn Hughes Closing In On Major NHL Milestone Against OilersQuinn Hughes is just three points away from reaching 500 career NHL points as the Minnesota Wild prepare to face the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday night.The Hockey News - Minnesota WildHot start has more Wild fans, foes learning all about Danila YurovIn terms of pre-scouting his Tuesday night foe, Edmonton Oilers coach Mike Babcock had some questions about the Minnesota Wild when he met with the media on Monday. Specifically, who is the third-liner that is suddenly doing everything after a rookie season that was both problematic and promising. “Who’s 22? The Russian kid. He’s really good,” Babcock asked a reporter from The Athletic after ...Pioneer Press, St. Paul, Minn.Is All This Danila Yurov Love Real… or Just Part of MN Wild Trade Talks?The Minnesota Wild visit Edmonton tonight, and the Oilers’ head coach has already taken notice of Danila Yurov... who's been involved in trade conversations.Minnesota Sports FanConnor McDavid makes NHL history, on pace to set all-time recordMcDavid is chasing Gretzky's records after historic start to the season.The Big LeadDefensive Structure Remains Sharp As Wild Continue To Win Despite Seven InjuriesA suffocating defensive structure and reliable depth propel Minnesota through a depleted roster, testing their resolve against Connor McDavid and the high-powered Oilers on an upcoming road trip.The Hockey News - Minnesota WildNico Sturm Returns From Scary Head Injury, Rieger Lorenz Scratched Against OilersSporting new ear guards, the veteran defensive specialist rejoins the lineup to bolster the penalty kill, while rookie Rieger Lorenz heads to the press box in Edmonton.The Hockey News - Minnesota WildCalvin Pickard Pulls Back Curtain On Time With OilersOn Tuesday, the Minnesota Wild pay their first visit to Rogers Place to take on the Edmonton Oilers, and it will mark the return of former Oilers goaltender Calvin Pickard to the venue that he called home for several years.Pickard’s time with the Oilers came to an official close during the summer, as he was […] The post Calvin Pickard Pulls Back Curtain On Time With Oilers appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVY