Panthers vs. Blue Jackets Time, TV & Live Stream – 3/20/2025

NHL action on Thursday includes the Florida Panthers (41-24-3) visiting the Columbus Blue Jackets (31-28-8) at Nationwide Arena, starting at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Panthers are third (with 85 points) and the Blue Jackets 11th (70 points) in the Eastern Conference.

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Panthers' 2024-25 Stats

Stat Average Rank
Goals Scored 3.19 9th
Goals Allowed 2.71 9th
Shots 31.5 3rd
Shots Allowed 26.6 5th
Power Play % 24.5% 9th
Penalty Kill % 80.81% 12th

Blue Jackets' 2024-25 Stats

Stat Average Rank
Goals Scored 3.19 9th
Goals Allowed 3.31 27th
Shots 28.6 12th
Shots Allowed 29.6 26th
Power Play % 18.59% 24th
Penalty Kill % 75.54% 25th

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Panthers vs. Blue Jackets Top Players

Panthers

  • Sam Reinhart has been important to Florida's offense this season, putting up 72 points in 68 games.
  • Aleksander Barkov Jr. is another of Florida's major contributors currently with 62 total points (18 goals and 44 assists) to his name.
  • With 57 points through 52 games (22 goals and 35 assists), Matthew Tkachuk has been an important part of Florida's offensive efforts this season.
  • Sergei Bobrovsky (28-15-2) has a 2.5 goals against average and a save percentage of .906 for Florida.

Blue Jackets

  • Zachary Werenski's 69 points make him a vital offensive option for Columbus. He has 20 goals and 49 assists in 66 games.
  • Kirill Marchenko has collected 62 points this season, with 25 goals and 37 assists.
  • Kent Johnson is a key player on offense for Columbus with 20 goals and 24 assists.
  • Elvis Merzlikins is 22-18-4 on the season, allowing 134 goals (3.0 goals against average) and compiling 1150 saves with an .896 save percentage (43rd in the league).

Panthers vs. Blue Jackets Injury Report

Panthers

Dmitry Kulikov: Out (Upper Body),

Matthew Tkachuk: Out (Groin),

Brad Marchand: Out (Upper Body)

Blue Jackets

Kevin Labanc: Out For Season (Upper Body),

Cole Sillinger: Out (Upper Body),

Sean Monahan: Out (Wrist),

Erik Gudbranson: Day-To-Day (Shoulder),

Jacob Christiansen: Day-To-Day (Upper Body)

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Panthers' Schedule

Date Opponent Score Home/Away
3/13/2025 Maple Leafs W 3-2 Away
3/15/2025 Canadiens L 3-1 Away
3/16/2025 Islanders L 4-2 Away
3/20/2025 Blue Jackets - Away
3/22/2025 Capitals - Away
3/23/2025 Penguins - Home
3/28/2025 Utah Hockey Club - Home

Blue Jackets' Schedule

Date Opponent Score Home/Away
3/13/2025 Golden Knights L 4-0 Home
3/15/2025 Rangers L 4-0 Home
3/17/2025 Devils L 2-1 Home
3/20/2025 Panthers - Home
3/21/2025 Penguins - Away
3/24/2025 Islanders - Away
3/28/2025 Canucks - Home