Columbus Blue Jackets at Minnesota Wild
NHL game between the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Minnesota Wild on Oct 12, 2025. Final score: Columbus Blue Jackets 7, Minnesota Wild 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 12, 2025 |
| Venue | Grand Casino Arena |
| Columbus Blue Jackets score | 7 |
| Minnesota Wild score | 4 |
Shot charts, expected goals (xG), Game Score and advanced box scores for this game are available on Hockey Alchemy.
Three Stars by Game Score
Ranked by Game Score, which rolls goals, assists, shot quality, play-driving and penalties into one number — so the best player is chosen by the box score, not by a vote.
| Player | Pos | G | A | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Kirill Marchenko | R | 3 | 0 | 4 | 18:10 | 0.37 | 2.20 |
| 2nd | Boone Jenner | C | 1 | 2 | 2 | 15:11 | 0.44 | 2.08 |
| 3rd | Zach Werenski | D | 1 | 2 | 7 | 25:20 | 0.22 | 2.08 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Columbus Blue Jackets–Minnesota Wild) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 02:29 | CBJ | Miles Wood | Zachary Aston-Reese | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 00:07 | CBJ | Kirill Marchenko | Dmitri Voronkov, Ivan Provorov | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 2nd 06:18 | MIN | Matt Boldy | Joel Eriksson Ek, Kirill Kaprizov | 5v4 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 08:24 | MIN | Kirill Kaprizov | Matt Boldy, Vladimir Tarasenko | 5v4 | 2–2 |
| 2nd 18:48 | CBJ | Kirill Marchenko | Dmitri Voronkov, Zach Werenski | 5v5 | 3–2 |
| 3rd 01:11 | CBJ | Zach Werenski | Adam Fantilli, Cole Sillinger | 5v5 | 4–2 |
| 3rd 03:01 | CBJ | Kirill Marchenko | Zach Werenski, Boone Jenner | 3v5 | 5–2 |
| 3rd 09:54 | MIN | Zeev Buium | Joel Eriksson Ek, Matt Boldy | 5v4 | 5–3 |
| 3rd 10:47 | CBJ | Adam Fantilli | Boone Jenner | 5v5 | 6–3 |
| 3rd 15:49 | MIN | Kirill Kaprizov | Marco Rossi, Zeev Buium | 5v4 | 6–4 |
| 3rd 18:34 | CBJ | Boone Jenner | Charlie Coyle | 6v5 | 7–4 |
Team Comparison
| Columbus Blue Jackets | Minnesota Wild | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 7 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 32 | 52 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.18 | 3.08 |
| High-danger shots | 15 | 15 |
| Corsi % | 43.0% | 57.0% |
| Power play | 1/3 | 4/8 |
| Faceoff % | 62.0% | 38.0% |
| Hits | 16 | 18 |
| Blocks | 16 | 19 |
| Giveaways | 11 | 13 |
| Takeaways | 6 | 6 |
Columbus Blue Jackets Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirill Marchenko | R | 3 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 18:10 | 0.37 | 2.20 |
| Boone Jenner | C | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 15:11 | 0.44 | 2.08 |
| Zach Werenski | D | 1 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 25:20 | 0.22 | 2.08 |
| Adam Fantilli | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 14:20 | 0.11 | 1.29 |
| Dmitri Voronkov | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 15:01 | 0.01 | 1.13 |
| Ivan Provorov | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 27:12 | 0.01 | 0.89 |
| Zachary Aston-Reese | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:27 | 0.01 | 0.84 |
| Charlie Coyle | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:39 | 0.12 | 0.79 |
| Miles Wood | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 11:11 | 0.24 | 0.60 |
| Cole Sillinger | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:07 | 0.00 | 0.59 |
| Isac Lundeström | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:02 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Dante Fabbro | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:13 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Mathieu Olivier | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:21 | 0.37 | 0.10 |
| Sean Monahan | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 19:11 | 0.81 | 0.10 |
| Damon Severson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:49 | 0.08 | 0.05 |
| Kent Johnson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:18 | 0.13 | 0.00 |
| Denton Mateychuk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:21 | 0.07 | 0.00 |
| Erik Gudbranson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:29 | 0.00 | -0.20 |
Minnesota Wild Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirill Kaprizov | L | 2 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 24:13 | 1.48 | 2.04 |
| Matt Boldy | L | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 25:24 | 1.39 | 1.93 |
| Zeev Buium | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 24:39 | 1.08 | 1.49 |
| Joel Eriksson Ek | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 19:20 | 0.11 | 1.18 |
| Marco Rossi | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 19:21 | 0.10 | 0.79 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 16:18 | 0.22 | 0.64 |
| Jared Spurgeon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:31 | 0.10 | 0.20 |
| Yakov Trenin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:52 | 0.60 | 0.20 |
| Ryan Hartman | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 16:02 | 0.53 | 0.15 |
| Marcus Johansson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:26 | 0.18 | 0.15 |
| Liam Ohgren | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6:55 | 0.01 | 0.15 |
| Zach Bogosian | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:08 | 0.04 | 0.15 |
| Jonas Brodin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:57 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Marcus Foligno | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:56 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Vinnie Hinostroza | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9:29 | 0.29 | 0.00 |
| Hunter Haight | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:17 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Brock Faber | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:32 | 0.02 | 0.00 |
| Jake Middleton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:34 | 0.02 | -0.10 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elvis Merzlikins | Columbus Blue Jackets | 48 | 52 | 92.3% | -1.02 | W |
| Filip Gustavsson | Minnesota Wild | 25 | 31 | 80.6% | -4.08 | L |
Analysis
The Columbus Blue Jackets defeated the Minnesota Wild 7–4 on Oct 12, 2025.
Minnesota Wild generated 3.08 expected goals to Columbus Blue Jackets's 2.18 — Minnesota Wild owned the better of the chances but Columbus Blue Jackets took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Kirill Marchenko led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.2 on 3 goals, 4 shots on goal.
Elvis Merzlikins stopped 48 of 52, worth -1.02 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Columbus Blue Jackets vs Minnesota Wild game?
The Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Minnesota Wild 7–4 on Oct 12, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Columbus Blue Jackets 7, Minnesota Wild 4.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Kirill Marchenko led all skaters at 2.2, on 3G, 0A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Minnesota Wild generated 3.08 expected goals and Columbus Blue Jackets generated 2.18, so Minnesota Wild created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Columbus Blue Jackets put 32 shots on goal and Minnesota Wild put 52. High-danger chances went 15 to 15.