Minnesota's stout defensive effort in all three zones was too much for the Jackets to handle in frustrating loss at Nationwide Arena.

There weren’t many positives for the Blue Jackets after their 3-1 loss to the Minnesota Wild on Saturday night at Nationwide Arena. Other than Yegor Chinakhov’s goal late in the third period and speedy return in the second from medical repairs after a high-stick,

COLUMBUS -- Kirill Kaprizov had a goal and an assist in the third period for the Minnesota Wild in a 3-1 win against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena on Saturday. Marco Rossi and Mats Zuccarello also scored, and Filip Gustavsson made 23 saves for the Wild (3-0-2), who extended their season-opening point streak to give games.