Minnesota Wild vs Columbus Blue Jackets Prediction (Oct 18, 2026)

Minnesota Wild vs Columbus Blue Jackets — Oct 18, 2026

Detailed NHL game prediction for Minnesota Wild vs Columbus Blue Jackets: pregame win probabilities, expected goals, and projected totals from our NHLForecasts model.

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Pregame win probability: Minnesota Wild 44.8% • Columbus Blue Jackets 55.2%

Expected goals: Minnesota Wild 2.64 — Columbus Blue Jackets 3.06 • Median total: 6.6