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Wild game day
Wild vs.
Blue Jackets
Minnesota hosts Columbus Blue Jackets at Grand Casino Arena. Here’s what to know before puck drop.
Sunday, October 18, 2026
Home matchupMINVSCBJ
MINVSCBJ6:00 PM ET
Grand Casino Arena
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WhenSun, Oct 18 · 6:00 PM ET
WhereGrand Casino Arena
OpponentColumbus Blue Jackets
Columbus Blue JacketsContextNHL
The game in 60 seconds
Minnesota hosts Columbus Blue Jackets at Grand Casino Arena. Puck drop is 6:00 PM ET. Listed on Sportsnet+. Next up: at Edmonton Oilers on October 20.
The question to watch
How do the Wild match up with Blue Jackets at puck drop?
Three things to watch
A look at Columbus Blue Jackets
Minnesota hosts Columbus Blue Jackets. Watch how each side uses the last minutes before the next scheduled game.
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Season so far
| CBJ | MIN | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Against Average | 4.20 | 2.50 |
| Shots Against per Game | 26.8 | 26.6 |
| Penalty Kill Percentage | 61.1 | 88.5 |
| Power Play Goals Against | 7 | 3 |
| Short Handed Goals Against | 0 | 0 |
| Goals For per Game | 3.00 | 3.25 |
Leaders
- MIN · GoalsKirill Kaprizov · 9
- MIN · AssistsQuinn Hughes · 10
- MIN · PointsKirill Kaprizov · 14
- CBJ · GoalsCole Sillinger · 3
- CBJ · AssistsCharlie Coyle · 5
- CBJ · PointsCole Sillinger · 5
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