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Minnesota Wild vs Columbus Blue Jackets
NHLSun, Oct 18 · 6:00 PM
Minnesota Wild host Columbus Blue Jackets on Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 6:00 PM (ET) at Grand Casino Arena in the NHL.
Minnesota Wild have 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches.
Columbus Blue Jackets have 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches.
- Competition
- NHL
- Start time
- Sunday, October 18, 2026, 6:00 PM (ET)
- Venue
- Grand Casino Arena, Saint Paul
- Where to watch
- ESPN+, CBJNHL, MINNHL (In the United States · ESPN)
Preview in numbers
- United States time: 6:00 PM (ET), Sunday October 18, 2026. On TV: ESPN+, CBJNHL, MINNHL (ESPN).
- Minnesota Wild have 3 wins and 2 defeats from their last 5.
- Columbus Blue Jackets have 3 wins and 2 defeats from their last 5.
Data: ESPN · votes and picks from Scorely users
Last 5 games
Minnesota Wild
Columbus Blue Jackets
Eastern Conference
| # | Team | P | W | L | OTL | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Hurricanes | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| 2 |  Lightning | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| 3 |  Senators | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| 4 |  Rangers | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 8 |
| 5 |  Bruins | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 8 |
| 6 |  Maple Leafs | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 7 |
| 7 |  Penguins | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 7 |
| 8 |  Capitals | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 6 |
| 9 |  Panthers | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6 |
| 10 |  Canadiens | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| 11 |  Devils | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 12 |  Blue Jackets | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 13 |  Islanders | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| 14 |  Sabres | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| 15 |  Red Wings | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| 16 |  Flyers | 6 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
Western Conference
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