The Thursday NHL schedule features the Florida Panthers (38-21-3) hosting the Columbus Blue Jackets (30-23-8) at Amerant Bank Arena, starting at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Panthers are second in the Eastern Conference (79 points), and the Blue Jackets are seventh in the Eastern Conference (68 points).
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Panthers vs. Blue Jackets: March 6 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, March 6, 2025
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Sunrise, Florida
- Venue: Amerant Bank Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Panthers' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.26 | 7th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.77 | 9th |
| Shots | 31.8 | 3rd |
| Shots Allowed | 27 | 7th |
| Power Play % | 23.37% | 12th |
| Penalty Kill % | 79.89% | 13th |
Blue Jackets' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.33 | 5th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.3 | 25th |
| Shots | 28.8 | 15th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.7 | 26th |
| Power Play % | 20.57% | 19th |
| Penalty Kill % | 75.15% | 26th |
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Panthers vs. Blue Jackets Top Players
Panthers
- Sam Reinhart is one of Florida's leading contributors this season with 64 points. He has averaged 0.5 goals per game, shooting 18.7%.
- Matthew Tkachuk is another of Florida's major contributors currently with 57 total points (22 goals and 35 assists) to his name.
- With 56 points through 52 games (16 goals and 40 assists), Aleksander Barkov Jr. has been an important part of Florida's offensive efforts this season.
- In 41 games played this season, Sergei Bobrovsky (26-13-2) has given up 103 goals.
Blue Jackets
- Zachary Werenski's 20 goals and 46 assists in 60 games for Columbus add up to 66 total points on the season.
- Kirill Marchenko has helped lead the attack for Columbus this season with 24 goals and 36 assists.
- Kent Johnson has 43 points so far, including 20 goals and 23 assists.
- Elvis Merzlikins is 22-15-4 this season, collecting 1069 saves and giving up 124 goals (3.0 goals against average) with an .896 save percentage (42nd in the league).
Panthers vs. Blue Jackets Injury Report
Panthers
Matthew Tkachuk: Out (Groin)
Blue Jackets
Kevin Labanc: Out For Season (Upper Body),
Cole Sillinger: Out (Upper Body),
Erik Gudbranson: Out (Shoulder),
Sean Monahan: Out (Wrist)
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Panthers' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2/27/2025 | Oilers | W 4-3 | Home |
| 3/1/2025 | Flames | W 3-0 | Home |
| 3/3/2025 | Lightning | W 2-1 | Home |
| 3/6/2025 | Blue Jackets | - | Home |
| 3/8/2025 | Sabres | - | Home |
| 3/11/2025 | Bruins | - | Away |
| 3/13/2025 | Maple Leafs | - | Away |
Blue Jackets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2/27/2025 | Red Wings | W 5-2 | Away |
| 3/1/2025 | Red Wings | W 5-3 | Home |
| 3/4/2025 | Lightning | L 6-2 | Away |
| 3/6/2025 | Panthers | - | Away |
| 3/9/2025 | Rangers | - | Away |
| 3/11/2025 | Devils | - | Away |
| 3/13/2025 | Golden Knights | - | Home |