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Wild-Jackets at a glance
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October 3, 2009 3:31 AM
The seriesThe Blue Jackets are 14-13-1-3 against Minnesota, including 10-4-1-0 in Nationwide Arena. This is the first of four games this season. The setupThe Blue Jackets are 2-1-1-1 at home in season openers. Will there be spillover from Eric Belanger's hit on Jason Chimera during the preseason? The Wild have won three of the last four in Nationwide Arena. -- Aaron Portzline Columbus Blue Jackets at a glance• Last season: 41-31-10, 7th in Western Conference • Power play: 12.7 percent (30th NHL) • Penalty kill: 82.1 percent (13th, NHL) • Player to watch: Derick Brassard could be a point-a-game player next to Rick Nash if he can stay healthy this season. • Injury update: LW Fredrik Modin (sprained right knee), out. Minnesota Wild at a glance• Last season: 40-33-9, 9th in Western Conference • Power play: 20.1 percent (9th, NHL) • Penalty kill: 87.6 percent (2nd, NHL) • Player to watch: Martin Havlat takes a spot on the No. 1 line, replacing Marian Gaborik, who the Wild allowed to walk via free agency this summer. • Injury update: F Benoit Pouliot (groin) is questionable; F Derek Boogaard (concussion) is out. Story toolsToday’s Top Stories |
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