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.

Minnesota scored the first two goals, both on the power play, but Connor McDavid rallied the Oilers with two goals and an assist.

In last night's game between the Edmonton Oilers and Minnesota Wild, Connor McDavid connected an elbow to the head of with Marcus Johansson, and is being called out for it.

After the game, The Athletic’s Michael Russo reported that Minnesota defenceman Jake Middleton had some very strong words about the non-call. The veteran defender said the non-call was “horse sh*t” and that he doesn’t care “if it’s the best player in the world”.

Two teams that are among the league leaders in wins and points will clash at the Xcel Energy Center on Wednesday night.