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 vs. Blue Jackets: March 20 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, March 20, 2025
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Columbus, Ohio
- Venue: Nationwide 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 | 3.19 | 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 |