Expert recap and game analysis of the Florida Panthers vs. Columbus Blue Jackets NHL game from March 6, 2025 on ESPN.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Florida Panthers NHL game to be played on March 6, 2025 on ESPN.

Taking stock of what’s been happening around the league and each team’s chances of making the playoffs: Who’s up, who’s down and why.

Panthers record second shutout in their last three games SUNRISE, Fla. – Talk about a dynamic duo. With Aleksander Barkov and Sam Reinhart each posting three points, the Florida Panthers cruised to a 3-0 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets at Amerant Bank Arena on Thursday.

Every point counts. Battling for playoff position in the Eastern Conference, the Florida Panthers (38-21-3) will host the Columbus Blue Jackets (30-23-8) at Amerant Bank Arena on Thursday at 7 p.m. ET.

Columbus saw its four-game win streak end in Tampa, but the Blue Jackets will battle for key points against Florida

Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 16 shots for his second shutout in four games and fourth of the season, and the Florida Panthers won their fifth straight, 3-0 over the Columbus Blue

The Blue Jackets beat the Detroit Red Wings 5-3 last Saturday in a Stadium Series outdoor game in Ohio Stadium, but they were badly outplayed for much of the night. When coupled with the two losses this week in the Sunshine State, it’s not a pretty picture.

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