ST. PAUL, Minn. – Pierre-Marc Bouchard scored the go-ahead goal with just over five minutes to play as the Wild edged the Blue Jackets 3-2 at Xcel Energy Center.
Mark Letestu and Jack Johnson both scored for Columbus.
Steve Mason allowed all three goals on 26 shots in defeat.
The Blue Jackets begin a six-game homestand tomorrow against the Blues.
