Columbus Blue Jackets at Minnesota Wild NHL Predictions
2026-10-18 • Grand Casino Arena
Minnesota Wild vs Columbus Blue Jackets @ 5:00 PM CDT
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
MIN: 44.8%
CBJ: 55.2%
Expected Goals
MIN: 2.64
CBJ: 3.06
Total Goals
Median: 6.6
Over 5.5: 64%
Over 6.5: 50%
🥅 Goalie Matchup
MIN
Filip Gustavsson - 28-15-6 | 0.903 SV% | 2.69 GAA
CBJ
Jet Greaves - 26-19-9 | 0.908 SV% | 2.60 GAA
| Stat | MIN | CBJ |
|---|---|---|
| Season SV% | 0.912 | 0.909 |
| Last 5 SV% | 0.836 | 0.888 |
| SV% vs Opponent | 0.806 | 0.885 |
| GAA | 2.47 | 2.62 |
Last 5 / vs opponent shown when available in goalie stats. Confirmed goalie row used when available; otherwise current projected starter is shown.
Head-to-Head History
Model accuracy in this matchup: 33% • MIN at home vs CBJ: 1-2
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-18 | CBJ 2 - 5 MIN | MIN | CBJ |
| 2025-10-11 | MIN 4 - 7 CBJ | CBJ | CBJ |
| 2024-10-19 | CBJ 1 - 3 MIN | MIN | CBJ |
| 2024-10-10 | MIN 3 - 2 CBJ | MIN | CBJ |
| 2024-01-06 | CBJ 3 - 4 MIN | MIN | MIN |
🔮 Game Preview
This game is scheduled for 2026-10-18 at 5:00 PM CDT.
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