Minnesota Wild @ Columbus Blue Jackets
21-9-5, 9-6-1 Away
5
21-9-5, 9-6-1 Away
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
MIN | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
CBJ | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
14-14-6, 7-6-3 Home
2
14-14-6, 7-6-3 Home
Game Information
Nationwide Arena
7:00 PM, December 18, 2025Coverage: ESPN+
Columbus, OH
Attendance: 14,845
- Referees:
- Wes McCauley
- Mike Sullivan
- Linesmen:
- Dan Kelly
- Kilian McNamara
Team Stats
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Shots | 28 | 29 |
| Hits | 15 | 26 |
| Faceoffs Won | 24 | 43 |
| Faceoff Win Percent | 35.8 | 64.2 |
| Power Play Opportunities | 1 | 2 |
| Power Play Goals | 1 | 0 |
| Power Play Percentage | 100.0 | 0.0 |
| Short Handed Goals | 0 | 0 |
| Total Penalties | 2 | 1 |
| Penalty Minutes | 4 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 18 | 12 |
| Takeaways | 6 | 6 |
| Giveaways | 19 | 16 |
Regular Season Series
Series tied 1-1
2025-26 Central Division Standings
2025-26 Metropolitan Division Standings
| Team | W | L | OTL | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina | 22 | 9 | 2 | 46 |
| Washington | 19 | 11 | 4 | 42 |
| NY Islanders | 19 | 12 | 3 | 41 |
| Philadelphia | 17 | 10 | 6 | 40 |
| New Jersey | 19 | 14 | 1 | 39 |
| NY Rangers | 17 | 15 | 4 | 38 |
| Pittsburgh | 14 | 10 | 9 | 37 |
| Columbus | 14 | 14 | 6 | 34 |
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