Minnesota Wild at Columbus Blue Jackets
NHL game between the Minnesota Wild and the Columbus Blue Jackets on Dec 19, 2025. Final score: Minnesota Wild 5, Columbus Blue Jackets 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Venue | Nationwide Arena |
| Minnesota Wild score | 5 |
| Columbus Blue Jackets score | 2 |
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 | Matt Boldy | L | 1 | 2 | 3 | 21:25 | 0.54 | 2.18 |
| 2nd | Kirill Kaprizov | L | 1 | 2 | 2 | 23:44 | 0.38 | 1.93 |
| 3rd | Zach Werenski | D | 2 | 0 | 8 | 28:30 | 0.33 | 1.60 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Minnesota Wild–Columbus Blue Jackets) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 15:20 | CBJ | Zach Werenski | Charlie Coyle, Cole Sillinger | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 13:30 | MIN | Ryan Hartman | Kirill Kaprizov, Brock Faber | 4v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 16:15 | MIN | Vladimir Tarasenko | Yakov Trenin, Danila Yurov | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 17:39 | CBJ | Zach Werenski | — | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 3rd 11:50 | MIN | Joel Eriksson Ek | Yakov Trenin, Matt Boldy | 5v5 | 3–2 |
| 3rd 18:08 | MIN | Kirill Kaprizov | Matt Boldy, Joel Eriksson Ek | 6v5 | 4–2 |
| 3rd 18:46 | MIN | Matt Boldy | Kirill Kaprizov | 6v5 | 5–2 |
Team Comparison
| Minnesota Wild | Columbus Blue Jackets | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 28 | 29 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 4.01 | 2.46 |
| High-danger shots | 14 | 14 |
| Corsi % | 48.0% | 52.0% |
| Power play | 1/1 | 0/2 |
| Faceoff % | 35.8% | 64.2% |
| Hits | 15 | 26 |
| Blocks | 18 | 12 |
| Giveaways | 19 | 14 |
| Takeaways | 6 | 6 |
Minnesota Wild Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Boldy | L | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 21:25 | 0.54 | 2.18 |
| Kirill Kaprizov | L | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 23:44 | 0.38 | 1.93 |
| Yakov Trenin | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 17:32 | 0.20 | 1.58 |
| Joel Eriksson Ek | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 18:37 | 0.94 | 1.39 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 15:33 | 0.29 | 0.85 |
| Ryan Hartman | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 14:44 | 0.35 | 0.80 |
| Danila Yurov | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:12 | 0.19 | 0.69 |
| Brock Faber | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 30:57 | 0.14 | 0.54 |
| Marcus Foligno | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:32 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Jared Spurgeon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:56 | 0.01 | 0.10 |
| David Jiricek | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:04 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Ben Jones | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7:02 | 0.03 | 0.05 |
| Nico Sturm | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:02 | 0.07 | 0.05 |
| Matt Kiersted | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:37 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Quinn Hughes | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 32:02 | 0.02 | 0.00 |
| Tyler Pitlick | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8:10 | 0.25 | -0.05 |
| Carson Lambos | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:16 | 0.06 | -0.05 |
| Nicolas Aube-Kubel | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:39 | 0.07 | -0.15 |
Columbus Blue Jackets Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Werenski | D | 2 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 28:30 | 0.33 | 1.60 |
| Charlie Coyle | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18:28 | 0.00 | 0.84 |
| Cole Sillinger | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:14 | 0.29 | 0.74 |
| Miles Wood | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:05 | 0.35 | 0.25 |
| Boone Jenner | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 19:38 | 0.44 | 0.20 |
| Dante Fabbro | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:57 | 0.02 | 0.15 |
| Kirill Marchenko | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:50 | 0.19 | 0.15 |
| Zachary Aston-Reese | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:50 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Yegor Chinakhov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:58 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Damon Severson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:16 | 0.07 | 0.05 |
| Denton Mateychuk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 24:20 | 0.04 | 0.05 |
| Isac Lundeström | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9:40 | 0.11 | 0.05 |
| Kent Johnson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:44 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Dmitri Voronkov | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:25 | 0.22 | 0.00 |
| Ivan Provorov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:13 | 0.01 | 0.00 |
| Adam Fantilli | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:00 | 0.28 | 0.00 |
| Sean Monahan | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:30 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Brendan Smith | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:24 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesper Wallstedt | Minnesota Wild | 27 | 29 | 93.1% | 0.33 | W |
| Jet Greaves | Columbus Blue Jackets | 23 | 26 | 88.5% | -0.08 | L |
Analysis
The Minnesota Wild defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 5–2 on Dec 19, 2025.
Columbus Blue Jackets generated 2.46 expected goals to Minnesota Wild's 4.01 — the run of play matched the result, with Minnesota Wild earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Matt Boldy led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.18 on 1 goal, 2 assists, 3 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Minnesota Wild vs Columbus Blue Jackets game?
The Minnesota Wild beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 5–2 on Dec 19, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Minnesota Wild 5, Columbus Blue Jackets 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Matt Boldy led all skaters at 2.18, on 1G, 2A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Columbus Blue Jackets generated 2.46 expected goals and Minnesota Wild generated 4.01, so Minnesota Wild created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Minnesota Wild put 28 shots on goal and Columbus Blue Jackets put 29. High-danger chances went 14 to 14.
How did the goaltenders play?
Jesper Wallstedt stopped 27 of 29 (0.33 goals saved above expected); Jet Greaves stopped 23 of 26 (-0.08 goals saved above expected).