Columbus Blue Jackets stumble in 2-1 loss to Minnesota Wild
The Columbus Blue Jackets were outshot 34-14 in a frustrating 2-1 loss to the Minnesota Wild, continuing to struggle offensively.
The Columbus Blue Jackets suffered a 2-1 loss to the Minnesota Wild on October 18, marking their second consecutive defeat in a back-to-back series. Despite solid goaltending from Cam Talbot, who stopped 32 of 34 shots, and a defensive effort, Columbus failed to score more than a single goal in both games. The Blue Jackets were outshot 34-14 and dominated possession.
Adam Fantilli scored the lone goal for Columbus, while Kirill Kaprizov and Danila Yurov scored for the Wild. Jesper Wallstedt made 13 saves for the Wild, including stoppages on breakaways by Conor Garland and Charlie Coyle. The game occurred less than 24 hours after Columbus' victory over the New York Rangers, which may have affected their energy levels.
Since their October 1 opening win over Buffalo, Columbus has struggled to score more than three goals in their subsequent six games.
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