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.

The Minnesota Wild and the Edmonton Oilers face off in Western Conference play on Wednesday, Jan. 15.

Connor McDavid may have finished Wednesday’s game with two goals and an assist, but ask some of the Minnesota Wild and they’ll say he should have finished with a few extra penalty minutes as well.

After the period ended, Mats Zuccarello and Joel Eriksson Ek went over to Chris Lee to get a word on why it wasn't called. Johansson played 10:49 of the game and did not return for the third period. Let us know what you think by commenting below or on the Forum.

Conor McDavid and Vasily Podkolzin scored third-period goals to lift the Edmonton Oilers to a 5-3 win over the Minnesota Wild Wednesday night at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minn. The Wild (27-14-4) and Oilers (28-13-3) were tied 3-3 entering the third period before Podkolzin and McDavid's goals pushed them over the top.

Connor McDavid scores the decisive goal on his 28th birthday & Stuart Skinner secures the 30-save shutout on Monday to give the Oilers two points in a 1-0 victory over the Kings at Rogers Place

PAUL - The Minnesota Wild (27-13-4) are back in action tonight as they play host to the Edmonton Oilers (27-13-3) for the third and final meeting between the two teams this year. The Wild aren't expected to make any changes for their lineup.

PAUL - The Minnesota Wild (27-13-4) are back in action tonight as they play host to the Edmonton Oilers (27-13-3) for the third and final meeting between the two teams this year. The Wild will be without the same five players they have played the last three games without.