Host Michael Rand starts with the Timberwolves, who produced a satisfying result Tuesday in a 126-112 win over Philadelphia.

He previously played under Blue Jackets head coach Dean Evason as a member of the Minnesota Wild. Kunin provides center depth for a Blue Jackets team that unexpectedly holds the top wild-card spot ...

March 15 - The New York Rangers visit the Columbus Blue Jackets Saturday night in a matchup of teams fighting for an Eastern Conference wild-card ... Jackets coach Dean Evason said.

The New York Rangers were the top team in the NHL last season before making a run to the Eastern Conference final and losing ...

Kunin, who stands 6-feet, 197 pounds, played for Blue Jackets coach Dean Evason with the Minnesota Wild and made left a good impression. Now, he's heading to the Blue Jackets after adding 11 goals ...

Luke Kunin was traded to the Columbus Blue Jackets by the San Jose Sharks on Friday for a fourth-round pick in the 2025 NHL Draft. The pick originally belonged to the St. Louis Blues. Blue Jackets ...

Dean Evason has been lucky enough to stand behind the bench for two outdoor NHL games, including as Minnesota’s head coach Jan. 1, 2022, when the Wild hosted St. Louis at Target Field.

Now those four teams are competing for the two wild-card spots in the East ... With Waddell taking over and installing Dean Evason as coach, the expectations on the ice this season were very ...