Final Score: Wild 5 - Blue Jackets 2
Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET
Wild @ Blue Jackets
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Wild | Blue Jackets |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 35 | 33 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average goals | 2.6 | 2.5 |
| Last meeting | 4 | 7 |
| Stat | Wild | Blue Jackets |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 34 | 33 |
| Avg goals scored | 3.1 | 3.0 |
| Avg goals conceded | 2.6 | 3.5 |
| Win percentage | 59% | 42% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 53% | 47% |
Recent Results
Wild
vs Washington Capitals
Dec 16, 2025 · Margin: +5 · Total: 5
5-0
vs Boston Bruins
Dec 14, 2025 · Margin: +4 · Total: 8
6-2
vs Ottawa Senators
Dec 13, 2025 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
vs Dallas Stars
Dec 11, 2025 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2
@ Seattle Kraken
Dec 8, 2025 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
@ Vancouver Canucks
Dec 6, 2025 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
@ Calgary Flames
Dec 4, 2025 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
@ Edmonton Oilers
Dec 2, 2025 · Margin: +1 · Total: 1
1-0
vs Buffalo Sabres
Nov 29, 2025 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
vs Colorado Avalanche
Nov 28, 2025 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
Blue Jackets
vs Anaheim Ducks
Dec 16, 2025 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
vs Vegas Golden Knights
Dec 13, 2025 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
vs Ottawa Senators
Dec 11, 2025 · Margin: -3 · Total: 9
3-6
@ Carolina Hurricanes
Dec 9, 2025 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
@ Washington Capitals
Dec 7, 2025 · Margin: -2 · Total: 2
0-2
@ Florida Panthers
Dec 6, 2025 · Margin: -1 · Total: 13
6-7
vs Detroit Red Wings
Dec 4, 2025 · Margin: +1 · Total: 11
6-5
@ New Jersey Devils
Dec 1, 2025 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Nov 28, 2025 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
vs Toronto Maple Leafs
Nov 26, 2025 · Margin: -1 · Total: 3
1-2