Columbus Blue Jackets vs Minnesota Wild – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
2:5
18/12/2025 at 19:00 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
  • NHL
  • Where to Watch on TV:
brazilBrazilDisney+
chileChileDisney+
denmarkDenmarkViaplay
finlandFinlandViaplay
germanyGermanyNHL.tv
icelandIcelandViaplay
mexicoMexicoSky Sport
norwayNorwayViaplay
spainSpainDAZN Espana
swedenSwedenViaplay, V Sport Extra
united-kingdomUnited-kingdomDAZN
uruguayUruguayDisney+
usaUsaESPN+
venezuelaVenezuelaDisney+
worldWorldNHL.tv

Match Stats

Shots on Goal
2827
Shots off target
1417
Shooting PCT
7.14% (2/28)18.52% (5/27)
Blocked Shots
1812
Goalkeeper Saves
2226
Saves PCT
88% (22/25)92.86% (26/28)
Penalties
12
PIM
24
Power-play Goals
00
Shorthanded Goals
00
Power-play PCT
0% (0/2)0% (0/1)
Pen. Killing PCT
100% (1/1)100% (2/2)
Hits
2514
Faceoffs Won
4324
Faceoffs %
64.1835.82
Giveaways
1620
Takeaways
55
Empty Net Goals
02

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Period (1 - 0)
  • 02:14, Aube-Kubel N. (2 min),
  • 15:20, 1 - 0, Werenski Z. (G), Coyle C. (A), Sillinger C. (A2)
  • 2nd Period (1 - 2)
  • 11:53, Aston-Reese Z. (2 min),
  • 13:30, 1 - 1, Hartman R. (G), Kaprizov K. (A), Faber B. (A2)
  • 16:15, 1 - 2, Tarasenko V. (G), Trenin Y. (A), Yurov D. (A2)
  • 17:39, 2 - 2, Werenski Z. (G),
  • 3rd Period (0 - 3)
  • 11:50, 2 - 3, Eriksson J. (G), Trenin Y. (A), Boldy M. (A2)
  • 18:08, 2 - 4, Kaprizov K. (G), Boldy M. (A), Eriksson J. (A2)
  • 18:46, 2 - 5, Boldy M. (G), Kaprizov K. (A),
  • 19:04, Pitlick T. (2 min),

Highlights

Chances of winning


Columbus Blue Jackets
37.8%
Draw
22.5%
Minnesota Wild
39.7%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
35.2% 22.6% 42.2%

Our Initial ML Estimation

32.8% 21.1% 45.3%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Columbus Blue Jackets has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+2.6%)
  • Minnesota Wild has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-2.5%)
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Columbus Blue Jackets than the current prediction. (-5%)
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Minnesota Wild than the current prediction. (+5.6%)
  • Note: The ML model's higher estimate suggests that Minnesota Wild could outperform expectations, possibly based on recent matchups or player stats.
  • Columbus Blue Jackets - Minnesota Wild Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    2.52
    (2.69)
    4.25
    (4.18)
    2.41
    (2.24)
    4.9%
    (5.7%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 6.00
    What is the prediction for Columbus Blue Jackets - Minnesota Wild?
  • Users Predictions: 14 users predict this event. Columbus will win (votes: 5 - 35.7%). Minnesota will win (votes: 7 - 50%). It will Tie (votes: 2 - 14.3%).
    Confidence interval (95%) for Minnesota: 23.8%76.2%.
  • Verified Performance Core (Selected Experts): 7 Selected Experts predict this event. Columbus (votes: 3 - 42.9%). Minnesota (votes: 4 - 57.1%).
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 3:4.
  • Preview Facts
    • This match will feature an outsider and one of the leaders (ranked 15 and 3 in the zone Promotion ~ NHL (Play Offs: )).
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Columbus won 2.
    • Recent form of Columbus has been disappointing (last 5 games: 1 wins).
    • Minnesota is showing excellent form with consecutive wins (last 5 games: 5 wins).
    • Minnesota may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
    • Recently, Minnesota has had a series of home games.
    • The chances of victory for both teams are nearly identical in this match.
    • There will not play in Columbus: Gudbranson E. (Hip Injury) Olivier M. (Upper-Body Injury)
    • There will not play in Minnesota: Bogosian Z. (Lower-Body Injury) Brodin J. (Upper-Body Injury) Hinostroza V. (Lower-Body Injury) Johansson M. (Lower-Body Injury) Middleton J. (Upper-Body Injury) Zuccarello M. (Upper-Body Injury)
    • There are questionable in Minnesota: Hunt D. (Injury)
    • We predict that Minnesota will win today's game, with odds of 2.33.
    • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Columbus won 7 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 13 matches, and goals 52:63. (average 2.6:3.2).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Columbus won 3 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 7 matches, and goals 18:30. (average 1.8:3).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Columbus Blue Jackets - Minnesota Wild were as follows:
    11.10.2025 Minnesota Wild - Columbus Blue Jackets 4:7
    19.10.2024 Columbus Blue Jackets - Minnesota Wild 1:3
    10.10.2024 Minnesota Wild - Columbus Blue Jackets 3:2
    06.01.2024 Columbus Blue Jackets - Minnesota Wild 3:4
    21.10.2023 Minnesota Wild - Columbus Blue Jackets 4:5
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