Game recap: Wild at Columbus
March 3, 2017 at 6:52AM
STAR TRIBUNE'S THREE STARS
1. Sergei Bobrovsky, Blue Jackets: Career-high 33rd win with a 38-save shutout.
2. Devan Dubnyk, Wild: Made 39 saves and was particularly strong in the first period.
3. David Savard, Blue Jackets: Got away with a ton, but the rugged defenseman made life difficult for the Wild.
By the NUMBERS
7-2 Blue Jackets' record in past nine meetings with Minnesota.
7 All-time Columbus shutouts vs. Minnesota.
MICHAEL RUSSO
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A 7-1 loss to Edmonton came with back-to-back home games just ahead and another injury in place, as the Wild placed defenseman Jake Middleton on IR and claimed veteran Travis Dermott off waivers.