Wild vs Blue Jackets statistics
| Stat |
Wild |
Blue Jackets |
| Goals For per Game |
3.00 |
4.25 |
| Goals Against per Game |
2.25 |
3.75 |
| Shots per Game |
29.3 |
29.8 |
| Shots Against per Game |
32.5 |
25.5 |
| Power Play Goals |
4 |
3 |
| Power Play Goals Against |
3 |
3 |
| Short Handed Goals |
1 |
1 |
| Short Handed Goals Against |
0 |
0 |
| Penalty Minutes |
18 |
26 |
| Power Play Percentage |
30.8 |
27.3 |
| Penalty Kill Percentage |
66.7 |
75.0 |
Columbus Blue Jackets recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 10/17/24 |
vs Buffalo Sabres |
W |
6-4 |
| 10/15/24 |
vs Florida Panthers |
L |
4-3 |
| 10/12/24 |
@ Colorado Avalanche |
W |
6-4 |
| 10/10/24 |
@ Minnesota Wild |
L |
3-2 |
| 10/4/24 |
@ Pittsburgh Penguins |
L |
7-3 |
Minnesota Wild recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 10/15/24 |
@ St. Louis Blues |
W |
4-1 |
| 10/13/24 |
@ Winnipeg Jets |
L |
2-1 OT |
| 10/12/24 |
vs Seattle Kraken |
L |
5-4 SO |
| 10/10/24 |
vs Columbus Blue Jackets |
W |
3-2 |
| 10/4/24 |
@ Chicago Blackhawks |
W |
6-1 |
Wild vs Blue Jackets predictions
As the Minnesota Wild gear up to face the Columbus Blue Jackets, all eyes are likely to be on Kirill Kaprizov, who's been nothing short of spectacular early this season. With an impressive tally of 5 assists and 6 points already, Kaprizov’s playmaking ability could very well be the difference-maker. However, let's not overlook Matt Boldy who, despite being day-to-day with his injury status, has already netted two goals. If he hits the ice, expect him to be a key contributor, leveraging his knack for finding the back of the net at crucial moments.
Switching focus to the Columbus Blue Jackets, Yegor Chinakhov is someone to watch closely despite nursing a lower-body injury that's listed him as day-to-day. His early season performance has seen him rack up not only 2 goals but also 4 assists. His ability to both score and set up goals makes him a dual threat, provided he’s healthy enough to take his regular shifts. Alongside him, Kirill Marchenko’s presence is equally important. With 6 points to his name, including several key assists, his vision and hockey IQ might just spark the offense Columbus needs against a strong Minnesota team.
Looking at how the teams stack up, while both teams have their own threats and potential game-changers, the edge seems to tilt towards the Minnesota Wild. Their slightly better start to the season and the depth they have with players like Kaprizov and Boldy (health permitting), gives them an edge in a matchup that promises plenty of excitement. Barring any last-minute shake-ups or injury setbacks, Minnesota could very well come out on top in what's expected to be a fiercely contested battle on the ice.
Columbus Blue Jackets injuries
- Yegor Chinakhov (RW): Day-To-Day
- Elvis Merzlikins (G): Day-To-Day
- Kent Johnson (C): Day-To-Day
- Erik Gudbranson (D): Injured Reserve
- Zachary Aston-Reese (C): Day-To-Day
Minnesota Wild injuries
- Ryan Hartman (RW): Day-To-Day
- Joel Eriksson Ek (C): Day-To-Day
- Jared Spurgeon (D): Out
- Marcus Johansson (LW): Day-To-Day
- Declan Chisholm (D): Day-To-Day
Wild vs Blue Jackets game info
| Venue |
Nationwide Arena |
| Location |
Columbus, OH |
| Puck drop |
Sat 7:00 PM |
