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Columbus Blue Jackets vs Minnesota Wild prediction

October 18, 2026 · 6:00 PM ET · CBJ 4-5-0, MIN 8-3-2

Model prediction

Columbus Blue Jackets

30%

win chance · 2.32 xGoals

Minnesota Wild

70%

win chance · 3.59 xGoals

Celly's model leans Minnesota Wild (70%, including overtime and shootout). Projected score: CBJ 2.3, MIN 3.6, about 5.9 total goals.

Total: Under 6.5 at 58% (no market total yet, 6.5 used).

Starting goalies

CBJ: Cam Talbot confirmed

MIN: Jesper Wallstedt confirmed

Starters are usually confirmed in the afternoon of game day.

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