The Minnesota Wild face off against the Columbus Blue Jackets in an eagerly anticipated matchup. The last season showcased a strong performance from the Wild, who managed to secure two victories against the Jackets.
Wild vs. Blue Jackets Last Season Summary
In the previous season, the Minnesota Wild demonstrated dominance over the Columbus Blue Jackets by winning both encounters.
Key Match Details
- First Game: October 10, 2022, in St. Paul
- Result: Wild 3, Blue Jackets 2
- Second Game: October 19, 2022, in Columbus
- Result: Wild 3, Blue Jackets 1
Player Highlights
Several players stood out during these matchups. For the Wild,
- Matt Boldy topped the scoring with four points (1 goal and 3 assists).
- Kirill Kaprizov followed with three points (1 goal and 2 assists).
- Marcus Johansson and Mats Zuccarello each contributed two points, both with two assists.
- Goalie Filip Gustavsson maintained a perfect record, finishing 2-0-0, with a 1.50 GAA and a .947 SV%.
On the Blue Jackets’ side, notable players included:
- Kent Johnson, who recorded two points (1 goal and 1 assist).
- Yegor Ghinazev, also with two points (1 goal and 1 assist).
- Zach Werenski contributed one goal in the first game.
Goaltending Performance
The goaltending efforts were instrumental in these games:
- Elvis Merzlikins faced 26 shots, making 23 saves in the first encounter.
- Daniil Tarasov recorded 31 saves on 34 shots in the second game.
As fans look forward to this season’s matchups, both teams aim to improve their standings. Will the Wild continue their winning ways against the Blue Jackets? The excitement is palpable.
