Columbus Blue Jackets at Minnesota Wild
NHL game between the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Minnesota Wild on Oct 18, 2026. Final score: Columbus Blue Jackets 1, Minnesota Wild 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 18, 2026 |
| Venue | Grand Casino Arena |
| Columbus Blue Jackets score | 1 |
| Minnesota Wild 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 | Danila Yurov | R | 1 | 0 | 4 | 14:57 | 0.60 | 1.54 |
| 2nd | Yakov Trenin | C | 0 | 1 | 0 | 12:40 | 0.06 | 1.32 |
| 3rd | Joel Eriksson Ek | C | 0 | 1 | 2 | 21:18 | 1.19 | 1.31 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Columbus Blue Jackets–Minnesota Wild) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 18:12 | MIN | Danila Yurov | Yakov Trenin | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 19:12 | CBJ | Adam Fantilli | Zach Werenski, Sean Monahan | 5v6 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 03:06 | MIN | Kirill Kaprizov | Max Shabanov, Joel Eriksson Ek | 5v4 | 1–2 |
Team Comparison
| Columbus Blue Jackets | Minnesota Wild | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 14 | 34 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.17 | 4.53 |
| High-danger shots | 9 | 23 |
| Corsi % | 37.1% | 62.9% |
| Power play | 1/2 | 1/4 |
| Faceoff % | 47.8% | 52.2% |
| Hits | 29 | 16 |
| Blocks | 8 | 14 |
| Giveaways | 17 | 18 |
| Takeaways | 6 | 5 |
Columbus Blue Jackets Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Fantilli | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 21:18 | 0.13 | 0.46 |
| Sean Monahan | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:02 | 0.01 | 0.13 |
| Matthew Knies | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:55 | 0.20 | 0.05 |
| Cole Sillinger | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:37 | 0.00 | -0.13 |
| Valeri Nichushkin | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:33 | 0.03 | -0.15 |
| Charlie Coyle | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:41 | 0.28 | -0.20 |
| Jake Christiansen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:47 | 0.00 | -0.20 |
| Kent Johnson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:52 | 0.30 | -0.23 |
| Carson Soucy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:52 | 0.00 | -0.25 |
| Conor Garland | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:21 | 0.07 | -0.26 |
| Mathieu Olivier | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:04 | 0.00 | -0.26 |
| Danton Heinen | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:15 | 0.00 | -0.36 |
| Luca Del Bel Belluz | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:45 | 0.00 | -0.38 |
| Ryan Lomberg | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7:23 | 0.00 | -0.38 |
| Erik Gudbranson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:19 | 0.00 | -0.41 |
| Zach Werenski | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 28:43 | 0.10 | -0.61 |
| Damon Severson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:23 | 0.02 | -0.98 |
| Denton Mateychuk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:54 | 0.03 | -1.25 |
Minnesota Wild Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danila Yurov | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 14:57 | 0.60 | 1.54 |
| Yakov Trenin | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12:40 | 0.06 | 1.32 |
| Joel Eriksson Ek | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 21:18 | 1.19 | 1.31 |
| Kirill Kaprizov | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 22:32 | 0.95 | 1.21 |
| Max Shabanov | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13:32 | 0.20 | 1.18 |
| Jonas Brodin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:54 | 0.00 | 0.91 |
| Quinn Hughes | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 25:21 | 0.30 | 0.81 |
| Zach Bogosian | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 21:08 | 0.06 | 0.70 |
| Daemon Hunt | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:25 | 0.13 | 0.70 |
| Matt Kiersted | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 12:30 | 0.09 | 0.66 |
| David Spacek | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:06 | 0.01 | 0.58 |
| Michael McCarron | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:28 | 0.01 | 0.58 |
| Matt Boldy | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 21:50 | 0.43 | 0.47 |
| Tyler Pitlick | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:16 | 0.21 | 0.40 |
| Blake Coleman | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:27 | 0.03 | 0.39 |
| Bobby Brink | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:06 | 0.12 | 0.32 |
| Ryan Hartman | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:08 | 0.09 | 0.31 |
| Rieger Lorenz | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:22 | 0.05 | 0.29 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Talbot | Columbus Blue Jackets | 32 | 34 | 94.1% | 1.48 | L |
| Jesper Wallstedt | Minnesota Wild | 13 | 14 | 92.9% | 0.23 | W |
Analysis
The Minnesota Wild defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 2–1 on Oct 18, 2026, a one-goal game.
Minnesota Wild generated 4.53 expected goals to Columbus Blue Jackets's 1.17 — Minnesota Wild edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Danila Yurov led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.54 on 1 goal, 4 shots on goal.
Cam Talbot stopped 32 of 34, worth 1.48 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Columbus Blue Jackets vs Minnesota Wild game?
The Minnesota Wild beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 2–1 on Oct 18, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Minnesota Wild 2, Columbus Blue Jackets 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Danila Yurov led all skaters at 1.54, on 1G, 0A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Minnesota Wild generated 4.53 expected goals and Columbus Blue Jackets generated 1.17, so Minnesota Wild created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Columbus Blue Jackets put 14 shots on goal and Minnesota Wild put 34. High-danger chances went 9 to 23.