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Columbus Blue Jackets vs Minnesota Wild — 2026-10-18

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Model prediction

Columbus Blue Jackets
35%
Minnesota Wild
65%
Projected
Jackets 3.0 - 3.1 Wild

What our model sees

Our NHL model rates Minnesota Wild as the more likely winner at 65%. The driver is a 44-point Elo gap (1580 vs 1536) reflecting roster strength, recent results, and quality-of-opposition adjustments. Columbus Blue Jackets would need above-baseline variance to flip the script. This page auto-updates with the final score and our recap once the game ends.

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