The Florida Panthers (38-21-3) will try to extend a four-game win streak when they face the Columbus Blue Jackets (30-23-8) at home on Thursday, March 6 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Get ready for this showdown with a glimpse at who we project to come out on top in Thursday's game.
Over the last 10 games for the Blue Jackets, their offense has put up 36 goals while their defense has allowed 32 (they have a 5-4-1 record in those games). In 16 power-play opportunities during that time, they have scored two goals (12.5% success rate).
Panthers vs. Blue Jackets Predictions for Thursday
Our computer projections model for this matchup predicts a final tally of Panthers 4, Blue Jackets 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Panthers (-312)
- Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.4 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Panthers (-1.5)
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Panthers Splits and Trends
- The Panthers have a 38-21-3 record overall, with a 6-3-9 record in games that have required overtime.
- In the 14 games Florida has played that were decided by one goal, it has an 8-3-3 record (good for 19 points).
- The 12 times this season the Panthers finished a game with just one goal, they went 2-10-0 (four points).
- Florida has finished 3-3-1 in the seven games this season when it scored two goals (registering seven points).
- The Panthers have scored at least three goals in 39 games (33-4-2, 68 points).
- In the 28 games when Florida has recorded a single power-play goal, it went 20-5-3 to record 43 points.
- In the 37 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Florida is 23-12-2 (48 points).
- The Panthers' opponents have had more shots in 18 games. The Panthers finished 10-7-1 in those matchups (21 points).
Blue Jackets Splits and Trends
- The Blue Jackets have a 30-23-8 record this season and are 8-8-16 in matchups that have gone to overtime.
- Columbus has earned 19 points (6-5-7) in its 18 games decided by one goal.
- This season the Blue Jackets registered just one goal in six games and they've earned two points (0-4-2) in those contests.
- When Columbus has scored two goals this season, they've earned nine points (4-9-1 record).
- The Blue Jackets have scored at least three goals 38 times, earning 56 points from those matchups (26-8-4).
- This season, Columbus has scored a lone power-play goal in 24 games and registered 30 points with a record of 14-8-2.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Columbus is 14-9-4 (32 points).
- The Blue Jackets have been outshot by opponents in 31 games, going 14-13-4 to record 32 points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Panthers Rank | Panthers AVG | Blue Jackets AVG | Blue Jackets Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7th | 3.26 | Goals Scored | 3.33 | 5th |
| 9th | 2.77 | Goals Allowed | 3.3 | 25th |
| 3rd | 31.8 | Shots | 28.8 | 15th |
| 7th | 27 | Shots Allowed | 29.7 | 26th |
| 12th | 23.37% | Power Play % | 20.57% | 19th |
| 13th | 79.89% | Penalty Kill % | 75.15% | 26th |
Panthers vs. Blue Jackets Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida
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