Columbus Blue Jackets V Florida Panthers, 7:00PM EST, 3-6-25
The Columbus Blue Jackets take on the Florida Panthers as both teams look to improve their playoff positioning. Columbus holds the top wild-card spot in the East with a 30-23-8 record, but inconsistency has been an issue, winning just five of their last ten. Meanwhile, Florida is on a four-game win streak and sits second in the Atlantic at 38-21-3. Who takes this matchup?
Blue Jackets Need Defensive Help
Columbus has been solid offensively, averaging 3.33 goals per game, with Kirill Marchenko, Kent Johnson, and Dmitri Voronkov leading the way. However, their defense has struggled, giving up 3.30 goals per game, including nine in their last two outings. Goaltender Elvis Merzlikins has been shaky, posting a .896 save percentage and a 3.02 goals-against average.
Panthers Rolling on Both Ends
Florida is thriving, scoring 3.26 goals per game with 13 goals in their last four matchups. Sam Reinhart and Aleksander Barkov have been dominant, combining for 47 goals and 73 assists. Defensively, the Panthers are even stronger, allowing just 2.77 goals per game and only five total goals in their last four games. Sergei Bobrovsky has been a key factor, boasting a .906 save percentage and a 2.55 goals-against average.
Best Bet: Panthers -1.5 (+105)
The Panthers should control this game from the start. Their offense matches up well against a struggling Columbus defense, while their blue line and goaltending should limit the Blue Jackets' attack. Expect Florida to win comfortably on home ice and cover the spread.
Prediction: Panthers -1.5 PL (+105) 20*
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