Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Minnesota Wild Picks and Prediction for Saturday October 11, 2025
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On Saturday, the Columbus Blue Jackets face off against the Minnesota Wild at Grand Casino Arena in Saint Paul, Minnesota. The game will be aired on FanDuel Sports Network North, FanDuel Sports Network Ohio, FanDuel Sports Network Wisconsin, and ESPN+. Keep up to date with all the NHL action, with our NHL predictions.
Game Information for Blue Jackets vs Wild
- October 11, 2025
- 8:00pm EST
- Grand Casino Arena
- FanDuel Sports Network North/FanDuel Sports Network Ohio/FanDuel Sports Network Wisconsin/ESPN+
Minnesota Form & Recent Results
Minnesota comes into this matchup riding high after starting their season with a win. The Wild opened with an impressive 5-0 shutout victory over St. Louis on Thursday. Goalie Filip Gustavsson was outstanding in net, stopping all 26 shots he faced to earn a perfect save percentage. Up front, Ryan Hartman led the offensive charge with two goals, while Matt Boldy chipped in with a goal and assisted on two others, making his presence felt all over the ice. With that strong, confidence-boosting performance behind them, the Wild are hoping to carry the momentum from their season opener into their home debut as they host the Columbus Blue Jackets in Saint Paul. Last season, Minnesota averaged about 2.7 goals per game, and they’ll aim to build on that as they look for another strong showing in front of their home fans.
Columbus Form & Recent Results
Columbus heads into this matchup hoping to bounce back after dropping their season opener. In their 2-1 defeat against Nashville on Thursday night, Dmitri Voronkov found the back of the net for the Blue Jackets, tallying their only goal of the game. Despite the loss, Columbus showed some promising signs as they peppered the Predators’ net with 39 shots and played physically, racking up 28 hits. However, they also spent 10 minutes in the penalty box and won 48.4% of their faceoffs. With these numbers in mind, the Blue Jackets will try to put that narrow loss behind them and hunt for their first win of the young season. Last year, Columbus averaged 3.3 goals per game, so they’ll be eager to rediscover that offensive spark as they move forward.
Key Players for Blue Jackets and Wild
- Columbus’ Zach Werenski last season: 82 points, 59 assists
- Minnesota’s Matt Boldy last season: 73 points, 27 goals, 46 assists
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Blue Jackets vs Wild Picks and Prediction
Minnesota’s offense stole the spotlight in their season opener, impressing fans and setting a high bar for the games ahead. As they get ready to host the Blue Jackets in Saint Paul for their first home game of the season, they'll be hoping to keep that hot streak alive in front of their own crowd. On the other side, Columbus comes in determined to slow Minnesota down right from the start, aiming to put the brakes on the home team’s attack and keep things tight as the game wears on. Final Score Prediction, Minnesota Wild win 4-2.
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