Here’s a quick look at what’s been up for the five Midwest-based NHL teams since the start of the New Year. COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS The team sits dead last in the East Conference in terms of standings, but a trade on Jan. 6 has the team and the town buzzing. It’s no secret young prospect
The Minnesota Wild added another big win to its pre-season totals, collecting a 6-1 decision at the Xcel Energy Center Thursday (Oct. 1) against the Buffalo Sabres. The Wild jumped into a 3-0 first period lead and both teams added one in the middle frame before the hosts grabbed two more to turn it into
A pair of Midwest-based NHL teams ran into each other in pre-season action Thursday (Sept. 25), the Wild downing the Blue Jackets at the Nationwide Arena in Columbus. Jason Zucker played a key role for the Wild, setting up the first goal and adding another helper later before securing the win with his empty netter
