The Minnesota Wild (1-0) and the Columbus Blue Jackets (0-1) meet in Saint Paul, Minnesota on October 11, 2025 at Grand Casino Arena, starting at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Wild vs. Blue Jackets: Oct. 11 Viewing Options
- Date: Saturday, October 11, 2025
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Saint Paul, Minnesota
- Venue: Grand Casino Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Wild's 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.74 | 25th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.88 | 15th |
| Shots | 27.6 | 22nd |
| Shots Allowed | 29.6 | 26th |
| Power Play % | 20.77% | 20th |
| Penalty Kill % | 72.41% | 30th |
Blue Jackets' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.26 | 7th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.26 | 25th |
| Shots | 29.0 | 10th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.9 | 28th |
| Power Play % | 18.92% | 23rd |
| Penalty Kill % | 76.96% | 22nd |
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Wild vs. Blue Jackets Top Players
Wild
- One of Minnesota's top offensive players last season was Matthew Boldy, who posted 73 points in 82 games.
- Marco Rossi was another of Minnesota's key contributors last season, tallying 60 total points (24 goals and 36 assists).
- With 56 points in 41 games last season (25 goals and 31 assists), Kirill Kaprizov was an important part of Minnesota's offensive attack.
- Across 58 games played, Filip Gustavsson had a goaltending record of 31-19-6 last season. During those games, he yielded 146 goals while recording 1,546 saves.
Blue Jackets
- Zachary Werenski recorded 23 goals and 59 assists in 81 games for Columbus last season, resulting in 82 points.
- Kirill Marchenko helped lead the offense for Columbus last season with 31 goals and 43 assists.
- Sean Monahan scored 19 goals last season, and 38 assists.
- Elvis Merzlikins was 26-21-5 in 53 games last season, conceding 168 goals (3.2 goals against average) with an .892 save percentage (47th in the league).
Wild vs. Blue Jackets Injury Report
Wild
Cameron Butler: Out (Undisclosed),
Michael Milne: Out (Undisclosed),
Stevie Leskovar: Out (Wrist),
Mats Zuccarello: Out (Lower Body),
Nico Sturm: Out (Back)
Blue Jackets
Luca Marrelli: Out (Shoulder),
Jordan Dumais: Out (Hip)
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Wild's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/9/2025 | Blues | W 5-0 | Away |
| 10/11/2025 | Blue Jackets | - | Home |
| 10/13/2025 | Kings | - | Home |
| 10/14/2025 | Stars | - | Away |
| 10/17/2025 | Capitals | - | Away |
Blue Jackets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/9/2025 | Predators | L 2-1 | Away |
| 10/11/2025 | Wild | - | Away |
| 10/13/2025 | Devils | - | Home |
| 10/16/2025 | Avalanche | - | Home |
| 10/18/2025 | Lightning | - | Home |