Welcome back to NHL Predictions. Each day, Last Word on Hockey takes a look at the games that are scheduled and offers insight and analysis to help predict who will be victorious in head-to-head matchups.

Leon Draisaitl currently leads the NHL goal-scoring race as he has found the back of the net 31 times this season.

With Eriksson Ek set to line up against McDavid and/or Draisaitl all night, and the Oilers allowing just 2.48 goals per game with a league-best 88.1 penalty-kill percentage through their past 29 games, this is a nightmare matchup for the Minny center.

To be more competitive at home against Edmonton, the Wild are focusing on details while key injured players heal.