The Columbus Blue Jackets (30-23-8) travel to face off against the Florida Panthers (38-21-3) on Thursday, March 6th. This game will be played at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise and televised on ESPN+. The Panthers are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Blue Jackets are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Capitals. Puck drop is set for 7:00 ET.

Blue Jackets vs Panthers

The Columbus Blue Jackets Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Columbus fell to 30-23-8 after a 7-2 loss to the Capitals. The Blue Jackets’ defense struggled from the start, allowing five goals in the first period. Going into the game, the total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined 9 goals easily surpassed that mark.

As underdogs on the puck line, Columbus failed to cover. They managed to score twice, with Damon Severson and Kevin Labanc each finding the net, but the game was never close. The Capitals scored their first goal just 56 seconds into the first period.

The Florida Panthers Are Coming Off A Win

Florida’s 4-2 win over the Stars moved their record to 38-21-3. As -1.5 goal favorites, the Panthers covered the puck line, and the total of 6 goals fell just short of the 6.5 goal line.

All four of Florida’s goals came from different players. They led 2-0 before Dallas tied it up in the second period, but the Panthers pulled ahead again with two more goals, including an empty-netter in the third.

Columbus Offense Breakdown

Columbus fired 36 shots on goal but only managed two in their 7-2 loss to the Capitals. Damon Severson netted his fourth goal of the season, while Kevin Labanc added his second.

The Blue Jackets were held scoreless in the first period before Severson got them on the board 49 seconds into the second. Labanc followed with a goal at the 5:24 mark of the second period.

Panthers Offense Breakdown

Carolina’s offense saw four different players find the net in their 4-2 win over the Stars. A.J. Greer scored his first goal of the season, while Sam Reinhart added his 10th with an empty-netter. Matthew Tkachuk notched his third goal, and Evan Rodrigues opened the scoring for the Panthers.

Carolina took 25 shots on goal and recorded 16 giveaways. The Panthers’ second goal came on a power play, and they added two more in the third period, including Reinhart’s empty-netter.

Columbus Team Defense

Columbus’s defense struggled early, allowing five goals in the first period. After cutting the deficit to 6-2, the Blue Jackets gave up another goal at 1:26 in the 3rd period, sealing a 7-2 loss. Goalie Daniil Tarasov made 15 saves with a 68.2% save percentage. Defensively, the Blue Jackets had 10 takeaways and 17 hits.

Florida Team Defense

Defensively, the Panthers allowed two goals to the Stars, both coming in the second period. Spencer Knight made 23 saves with a 92% save percentage, while the defense added 8 takeaways and 22 hits.

Blue Jackets vs Panthers Trends

• Through their last ten road contests, the Blue Jackets offense has averaged 2 goals per game while allowing an average of 3. Columbus posted an overall record of 4-6 while going 6-4 ATS.
• In their last five games at home, the Panthers have a straight up record of 4-1 while going 2-3 vs the spread. The team averaged 3 goals per game in this stretch.
• As the betting underdog, the Panthers have an puck line mark of just 7-3 in their last ten games. Florida posted a straight up mark of 5-5 in these matchups.
• Looking back on the team’s last ten games as the favorite, the Blue Jackets have a straight up record of 6-4. Their record vs the puck line in these games was 5-5.

Blue Jackets vs Panthers Prediction

If you’re searching for a moneyline bet in this matchup, our analysis favors the Panthers as the likely winner. Nevertheless, considering the current odds at -260, I’d suggest exploring the puc line bet, as our projections indicate the Panthers winning by more than a single goal.

For a puck line prediction, our preference is the Panthers to secure a win and cover. Anticipate the Panthers to win this one by multiple goals over the Blue Jackets.

If you’re looking at the over/under line set at 6 goals, our prediction is that this game will exceed that mark, and we strongly advise placing a bet on the over.

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