McDavid scores twice, Oilers beat Wild 5-3 for seventh win in eight games

Edmonton Oilers left wing Zach Hyman, middle, celebrates his goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Minnesota Wild, Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025, in St. Paul, Minn.

Edmonton Oilers left wing Zach Hyman, middle, celebrates his goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Minnesota Wild, Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025, in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Matt Krohn)


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ST. PAUL, Minn. — Vasily Podkolzin scored the tiebreaking goal early in the third period, Connor McDavid had two goals and an assist, and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Minnesota Wild 5-3 for their seventh win in eight games. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins had a goal and assist, and Zach Hyman started Edmonton's comeback from a 2-0 deficit with a goal. Calvin Pickard stopped 31 shots. Matt Boldy, Marco Rossi and Ryan Hartman scored for Minnesota, which has lost three of four as it deals with major injuries. Filip Gustavsson had 31 saves.

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