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Minnesota Wild vs Columbus Blue Jackets: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Minnesota Wild (13-3-4) visit the Columbus Blue Jackets (7-9-0) on Thursday, December 10, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET, at Nationwide Arena, Columbus, OH. TV: MINNHL, CBJNHL. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Columbus Blue Jackets vs Minnesota Wild.

NHLThursday, December 10, 2026
7:00 PM ETDec 10, 2026
DateDec 10, 2026
Time7:00 PM ET
VenueNationwide Arena, Columbus, OH
TVMINNHL, CBJNHL

Team comparison

Minnesota WildColumbus Blue Jackets
Goals per game
3.3
2.6
Goals allowed per game
2.2
3.2
13-3-4Record7-9-0
1st in Central DivisionStanding7th in Metropolitan Division
8-5Road record / home record6-4
WLWWWLast 5LLWWL
W1StreakL2

Team stats

Minnesota WildColumbus Blue Jackets
Goals Against Average
2.26
3.13
Shots Against per Game
25.6
28.1
Penalty Kill Percentage
78.3
75.6
Power Play Goals Against
13
11
Short Handed Goals Against
0
0
Goals For per Game
3.32
2.53
Shots per Game
29.7
25.8
Power Play Goals
18
7
Power Play Percentage
26.9
17.5
Short Handed Goals
0
0
Penalty Minutes
170
126

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Minnesota Wild
Filip Gustavsson G · Hip - Surgery
Injured Reserve
Brock Faber D · Skull - Surgery
Injured Reserve
Columbus Blue Jackets

No injuries listed.

Recent form

Nov 10, 2026 · at Montreal CanadiensW 2-1
Nov 7, 2026 · vs Tampa Bay LightningL 3-4
Nov 6, 2026 · vs San Jose SharksW 4-1
Nov 3, 2026 · at Philadelphia FlyersW 4-2
Nov 1, 2026 · at Washington CapitalsW 5-1
Nov 10, 2026 · vs Florida PanthersL 1-4
Nov 6, 2026 · at Buffalo SabresL 2-5
Nov 5, 2026 · vs Dallas StarsW 2-1
Nov 3, 2026 · vs Colorado AvalancheW 7-2
Oct 31, 2026 · at Dallas StarsL 1-3

Season series

MIN leads series 1-0
Dec 10, 2026MIN 0, CBJ 0
Oct 18, 2026CBJ 1, MIN 2

Team pages

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Minnesota Wild vs Columbus Blue Jackets?

The game is on Thursday, December 10, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET at Nationwide Arena, Columbus, OH.

How can I watch Minnesota Wild vs Columbus Blue Jackets?

TV: MINNHL, CBJNHL.

What are the records of the Minnesota Wild and Columbus Blue Jackets?

Minnesota Wild: 13-3-4. Columbus Blue Jackets: 7-9-0.

Who is injured for Minnesota Wild vs Columbus Blue Jackets?

Listed out or doubtful: Minnesota Wild: Filip Gustavsson, Brock Faber. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Minnesota Wild vs Columbus Blue Jackets played?

Nationwide Arena, Columbus, OH.

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