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Wild Win Sixth Straight; Blue Jackets Struggle Again

12/19/2025

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Wild Extend Winning Streak

The Minnesota Wild defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-2 on December 18, 2025, marking their sixth consecutive win.
Zach Werenski scored twice for Columbus.
Kirill Kaprizov and Matt Boldy each had a goal and two assists for Minnesota.
The Blue Jackets have six losses in seven games and a -23 goal differential in third periods this season.
The Blue Jackets will face the Anaheim Ducks next.

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Griffins Secure Victory

The Grand Rapids Griffins defeated the Iowa Wild 5-2 on December 18, 2025.
Iowa Wild forward Hunter Haight scored both of Iowa's goals.
Grand Rapids forward Dominik Shine scored twice for the Griffins.
Grand Rapids scored four third-period goals to secure the win.
The teams will meet again on December 19, 2025, with the first 1,500 fans receiving a bobblehead giveaway.

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Wild Extend Winning Streak

The Minnesota Wild defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-2 on December 18, 2025, marking their sixth consecutive win.
Zach Werenski scored twice for Columbus.
Kirill Kaprizov and Matt Boldy each had a goal and two assists for Minnesota.
The Blue Jackets have six losses in seven games and a -23 goal differential in third periods this season.
The Blue Jackets will face the Anaheim Ducks next.

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