Minnesota Wild 2-1 Columbus Blue Jackets: Game recap
Minnesota Wild beat Columbus Blue Jackets 2-1 in regulation on Sunday, October 18, 2026, in the NHL.
Wild win by one goal
Minnesota Wild beat Columbus Blue Jackets 2-1 in an NHL game that began with puck drop at 6:00 PM ET on Sunday, October 18, 2026. The game was decided in regular time. The period scores were 1-1 in the first period, 1-0 in the second and 0-0 in the third, with the home team listed first. Columbus had its goal in the opening period, and Minnesota Wild took the lead in the second period and held it through the third.
Recent form for both sides
Columbus Blue Jackets arrived after a mixed run of results, most recently a 1-0 win over New York Rangers after extra time on Oct 17, 2026. Minnesota Wild came in with three wins and two losses in its last five matches. Its most recent result before this game was a 5-4 win over St. Louis Blues on Oct 15, 2026.
Result in context
The margin was one goal, and the home side secured the win. The final score and period scores are the confirmed details of the match.