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NHL play on Sunday includes a matchup in Saint Paul, Minnesota between the Minnesota Wild (5-2-1) and Columbus Blue Jackets (3-3) at Grand Casino Arena, starting at 6 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Wild sit in fifth place in the Western Conference with 11 points and the Blue Jackets are 15th in the Eastern Conference with 6 points.
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Blue Jackets vs. Wild: Oct. 18 Viewing Options
- Date: Sunday, October 18, 2026
- Time: 6 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Saint Paul, Minnesota
- Venue: Grand Casino Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Wild's 2026-27 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.25 | 11th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.50 | 7th |
| Shots | 29.1 | 11th |
| Shots Allowed | 26.8 | 17th |
| Power Play % | 33.33% | 2nd |
| Penalty Kill % | 88.46% | 5th |
Blue Jackets' 2026-27 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.67 | 24th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.50 | 23rd |
| Shots | 28.0 | 14th |
| Shots Allowed | 27.2 | 20th |
| Power Play % | 13.33% | 27th |
| Penalty Kill % | 66.67% | 29th |
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Blue Jackets vs. Wild Top Players
Wild
- One of Minnesota's top offensive options this season is Kirill Kaprizov, who has recorded 14 points in eight games.
- Having scored two goals and adding 10 assists, Quinn Hughes is excelling for Minnesota through eight games.
- Through eight games, Matthew Boldy has proven himself as a contributor for Minnesota. He has seven points (five goals and two assists).
- As Minnesota's top goalie, Jesper Wallstedt has recorded 5 wins and 1 loss this season while giving up 15 goals with 174 saves.
Blue Jackets
- Charlie Coyle's zero goals and six assists in six games for Columbus add up to six total points on the season.
- Cole Sillinger has racked up five total points (0.8 per game) this campaign. He has three goals and two assists.
- Zachary Kenneth Werenski's zero goals and five assists add up to five points this season.
- Jet Greaves is 2-2-0 this season, amassing 105 saves and giving up 11 goals (2.6 goals against average) with a .905 save percentage (24th in the league).
Blue Jackets vs. Wild Injury Report
Wild
Brock Faber: Out (Skull),
Filip Gustavsson: Out (Hip),
Nico Sturm: Out (Upper Body),
Kirill Kaprizov: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed),
Jared Spurgeon: Day-To-Day (Upper Body),
Marcus Foligno: Out (Lower Body),
Olli Määttä: Out (Upper Body),
Nick Foligno: Out (Upper Body)
Blue Jackets
Dante Fabbro: Out (Upper Body),
Ivan Provorov: Out (Lower Body),
Isac Lundeström: Out (Achilles),
Caleb MacDonald: Out (Lower Body)
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Wild's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12/2026 | Golden Knights | W 4-2 | Home |
| 10/13/2026 | Jets | L 5-2 | Away |
| 10/15/2026 | Blues | W 5-4 | Home |
| 10/18/2026 | Blue Jackets | - | Home |
| 10/20/2026 | Oilers | - | Away |
| 10/22/2026 | Flames | - | Away |
| 10/24/2026 | Kraken | - | Away |
Blue Jackets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10/2026 | Blues | L 5-3 | Away |
| 10/13/2026 | Panthers | L 7-3 | Home |
| 10/17/2026 | Rangers | W 1-0 | Home |
| 10/18/2026 | Wild | - | Away |
| 10/20/2026 | Maple Leafs | - | Home |
| 10/24/2026 | Golden Knights | - | Home |
| 10/27/2026 | Flyers | - | Away |