Minnesota's stout defensive effort in all three zones was too much for the Jackets to handle in frustrating loss at Nationwide Arena.

There weren’t many positives for the Blue Jackets after their 3-1 loss to the Minnesota Wild on Saturday night at Nationwide Arena. Other than Yegor Chinakhov’s goal late in the third period and speedy return in the second from medical repairs after a high-stick,

The Minnesota Wild improved to 3-0-2 on Saturday following a 3-1 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets, making unique NHL history in the process.

The Minnesota Wild recorded another win and still have yet to trail in a game, this time it was against the Blue Jackets

"It just wasn't there tonight," Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski said after Columbus' 3-1 loss to Minnesota.

Kirill Kaprizov and Sean Monahan will be two of the top players to watch when the Minnesota Wild play the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena on Saturday, October 19 at 7:00 PM ET. See below to read more about Wild vs. Blue Jackets leaders, insights, and a predicted winner.

NHL action on Saturday features the Minnesota Wild (2-0-2) visiting the Columbus Blue Jackets (2-2) at Nationwide Arena, starting at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+. Sign up for ESPN+ today to watch 1,000+ out-of-market NHL games,

The Minnesota Wild kept the Columbus Blue Jackets held down last night and would cruise to an easy 3-1 victory.