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The Minnesota Wild host the Columbus Blue Jackets on October 18, 2026, looking to extend their winning streak after Matt Boldy's historic five-point performance. With Jared Spurgeon, Marcus Foligno, and Nico Sturm sidelined, the Wild must rely on Kirill Kaprizov's league-leading nine goals and Brock Faber's breakout play to secure a victory. This preview analyzes the shuffled defensive lineup, including Quinn Hughes' potential role, and evaluates whether Calvin Pickard or Jesper Wallstedt will start in net against a physical Columbus squad.

In this episode: Matchup Analysis & Storylines · Injury Report & Line Combinations · Keys to Victory & Predictions.

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Full transcript: https://cdn.beatlinesports.com/nhl/min/2026-10-16/transcript.html

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