Despite committing eight penalties and allowing four power-play goals, the Columbus Blue Jackets showed poise in road win over Minnesota Wild.

ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Kirill Marchenko scored his fourth NHL hat trick, and Elvis Merzlikins made 48 saves for the Columbus Blue Jackets in a 7-4 win against the Minnesota Wild at Grand Casino Arena on Saturday. “I just know I will score if I have a lot of shots,” Marchenko said. “Supposed to be going in. Just every chance that you seek.”

TV offers full-day coverage Monday ahead of the Columbus Blue Jackets' season opener, featuring live interviews and classic promotional commercials.

The Minnesota Wild (1-0-0) comes off a dominant opening-night road win to host the Columbus Blue Jackets (0-1-0) for their home opener

Defenceman Egor Zamula was out of the lineup during Monday’s skate ahead for Philadelphia ahead of their matchup against the Florida Panthers, as he was paired with Cam York who is working his way back from a lower body injury, according to NHL.com’s Bill Meltzer.

Evason vowed before the start of training camp that he would juggle his forward lines and switch up his defensive pairs more often.

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Dante Fabbro finds humor in almost missing a welcome back video from Nashville Predators while in the penalty box.

The Columbus Blue Jackets are unveiling a series of larger-than-life hockey pucks throughout the city to celebrate the franchise's 25th anniversary.