Blue Jackets Cover Wild 3-1

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — James Wisniewski scored the go-ahead goal, had two assists and made a critical defensive play in the crease late in the third period to help the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Minnesota Wild 3-1 on Monday.

Brandon Dubinsky scored early for the Blue Jackets, and Scott Hartnell tipped in Wisniewski's shot with 3:03 left to seal the victory for goalie Sergei Bobrovsky. The All-Star made 25 saves to improve to 5-1 in his career against the Wild and win for the first time in five starts. Bobrovsky posted a 3.55 goals-against average in those previous four losses.

Zach Parise scored for the Wild, who fell to 4-9-4 over their last 17 games.