Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Minnesota Wild: What Time & What Channel (Oct 18)
NHL
Sunday, October 18, 2026 路 Grand Casino Arena
馃摵 ESPN+
What channel is Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Minnesota Wild on?
- Streaming
- ESPN+
- Local TV (Columbus Blue Jackets)
- CBJNHL
- Local TV (Minnesota Wild)
- MINNHL
Local broadcasts are usually limited to each team's home market. Out-of-market games typically need the league's streaming package.
What time is the game in your time zone?
| Time zone | Start time |
|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) | 6:00 PM |
| Central (CT) | 5:00 PM |
| Mountain (MT) | 4:00 PM |
| Pacific (PT) | 3:00 PM |
How they come in
Columbus Blue Jackets
Columbus Blue Jackets come in at 2-3-0, seed 15 in the Eastern Conference. Current streak: L2. They won 2 of their last 5 games. Last time out, they beat Buffalo Sabres 6-3 at home.
- Wvs. Buffalo Sabres6-3
- Lvs. Utah Mammoth1-4
- Wvs. Pittsburgh Penguins3-2
- L@ St. Louis Blues3-5
- Lvs. Florida Panthers3-7
Minnesota Wild
Minnesota Wild come in at 5-2-1, seed 5 in the Western Conference. Current streak: W1. They won 3 of their last 5 games. Last time out, they lost to Tampa Bay Lightning 2-3 on the road.
- L@ Tampa Bay Lightning2-3
- W@ Florida Panthers4-1
- Wvs. Vegas Golden Knights4-2
- L@ Winnipeg Jets2-5
- Wvs. St. Louis Blues5-4
NHL standings
Eastern Conference
| # | Team | GP | W | L | OTL | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carolina Hurricanes | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
| 2 | Boston Bruins | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 12 |
| 3 | Ottawa Senators | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 12 |
| 4 | New York Rangers | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 12 |
| 5 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 10 |
| 15 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
Western Conference
| # | Team | GP | W | L | OTL | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vegas Golden Knights | 9 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 14 |
| 2 | Utah Mammoth | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 12 |
| 3 | Edmonton Oilers | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 11 |
| 4 | Colorado Avalanche | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 11 |
| 5 | Minnesota Wild | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 11 |
Frequently asked questions
What time is the Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Minnesota Wild game?
Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Minnesota Wild starts at 6:00 PM ET (3:00 PM PT) on Sunday, October 18, 2026.
What channel is Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Minnesota Wild on?
The game airs streaming on ESPN+; locally on CBJNHL (Columbus Blue Jackets), MINNHL (Minnesota Wild).
Where is Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Minnesota Wild being played?
At Grand Casino Arena in Saint Paul, MN.
What are the Columbus Blue Jackets and Minnesota Wild records?
Columbus Blue Jackets are 2-3-0 and Minnesota Wild are 5-2-1.
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Game ID: 401892533