The Edmonton Oilers suffered a significant setback on Saturday night, falling to the Minnesota Wild in a 7-3 defeat. The loss, which occurred at Rogers Place, brought an end to the Oilers' three-game winning streak. Here are three takeaways from the game:

1. Goaltending Woes and Defensive Lapses

Edmonton's goaltending struggled mightily, as Tristan Jarry allowed five goals on just 20 shots before being pulled midway through the second period. Connor Ingram replaced Jarry and managed to stop seven shots in relief. However, the damage was already done. The Oilers' defense also had a rough night, with breakdowns in structure leading to prime scoring opportunities for the Wild. The Wild's sixth goal exemplified these defensive issues, with an opposing player left wide open.

Jarry's save percentage for the game was a dismal .750. Jesper Wallstedt, Minnesota's goalie, had a far better night, stopping 39 of 42 shots, posting a .929 save percentage.

2. Special Teams Struggles Continue

The Oilers' penalty killing woes persisted, as they surrendered two power-play goals to the Wild. Over their last four games, the Oilers have allowed six goals on 14 penalties. Staying out of the penalty box and improving the penalty kill will be crucial for the Oilers moving forward.

3. Samanski's Positive Impact

A bright spot for the Oilers was Josh Samanski, who recorded his first NHL point by winning the faceoff that led to Jack Roslovic's third-period goal. Samanski's line, which included Matt Savoie and Roslovic, showed promise, controlling a significant portion of expected goals during their time on the ice.

Despite the loss, the Oilers remain tied with the Vegas Golden Knights atop the Pacific Division, though the Golden Knights have played two fewer games. The Oilers will look to rebound in their next game against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday. Meanwhile, the Wild have points in five straight games and are second in the Western Conference. Quinn Hughes set a franchise record for defensemen by extending his point streak to eight games.