The Florida Panthers (32-29-3) take on the Columbus Blue Jackets (33-21-10) at Amerant Bank Arena on Thursday, March 12 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+, with both teams back in action after a win. The Panthers took down the Detroit Red Wings 4-3 in their most recent outing, while the Blue Jackets are coming off a 5-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning.

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As hockey play continues, get ready for the matchup by checking out which club we predict will capture the win in Thursday’s game.

The Blue Jackets have gone 6-1-3 over their past 10 games, totaling 37 goals while giving up 27 in that time. On 21 power-play opportunities during that span, they have scored five goals (23.8%).

Panthers vs. Blue Jackets Predictions for Thursday

Our computer projections model for this matchup calls for a final tally of Panthers 4, Blue Jackets 2.

Moneyline Pick: Panthers (-116)
Total Pick: No Pick – Predicted Margin Negligible
Spread Pick: Panthers (-1.5)

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Panthers Splits and Trends

The Panthers have a 32-29-3 record overall, with a 6-3-9 record in matchups that have needed overtime.
Florida is 13-5-2 (28 points) in its 20 games decided by one goal.
The 15 times this season the Panthers ended a game with just one goal, they went 2-12-1 (five points).
Florida has taken six points from the 12 games this season when it scored a pair of goals (2-8-2 record).
The Panthers have scored more than two goals in 36 games (28-8-0, 56 points).
In the 26 games when Florida has recorded a single power-play goal, it has a 13-12-1 record (27 points).
In the 40 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Florida is 19-18-3 (41 points).
The Panthers have been outshot by opponents in 22 games, going 12-10-0 to record 24 points.
Blue Jackets Splits and Trends

The Blue Jackets (33-21-10 overall) have posted a record of 10-10-20 in matchups that have gone to OT this season.
In the 26 games Columbus has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 29 points.
In 11 games this season when the Blue Jackets finished a game with only one goal, they earned a total of six points (2-7-2).
Columbus failed to win all eight games this season when it scored two goals.
The Blue Jackets have scored at least three goals in 43 games, earning 70 points from those contests.
This season, Columbus has scored a lone power-play goal in 19 games and registered 28 points with a record of 12-3-4.
When outshooting its opponent this season, Columbus is 19-11-6 (44 points).
The Blue Jackets have been outshot by opponents in 26 games, going 13-9-4 to register 30 points.

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Team Stats Comparison

Panthers vs. Blue Jackets Game Time and TV Channel

When: Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET
TV Channel: ESPN+
Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Where: Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida

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