Final Score: Panthers 2 - Blue Jackets 4
Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
Panthers @ Blue Jackets
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Panthers | Blue Jackets |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 28 | 26 |
| Last 5 meetings | 5 | 0 |
| Average goals | 3.2 | 2.8 |
| Last meeting | 7 | 6 |
| Stat | Panthers | Blue Jackets |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 61 | 60 |
| Avg goals scored | 3.0 | 3.2 |
| Avg goals conceded | 3.4 | 3.2 |
| Win percentage | 49% | 52% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 50% | 55% |
Recent Results
Panthers
@ New Jersey Devils
Mar 3, 2026 · Margin: -4 · Total: 6
1-5
@ New York Islanders
Mar 1, 2026 · Margin: -1 · Total: 9
4-5
vs Buffalo Sabres
Feb 27, 2026 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
vs Toronto Maple Leafs
Feb 26, 2026 · Margin: +4 · Total: 6
5-1
@ Tampa Bay Lightning
Feb 5, 2026 · Margin: -5 · Total: 7
1-6
vs Boston Bruins
Feb 4, 2026 · Margin: +1 · Total: 9
5-4
vs Buffalo Sabres
Feb 2, 2026 · Margin: -2 · Total: 8
3-5
vs Winnipeg Jets
Jan 31, 2026 · Margin: -1 · Total: 3
1-2
@ St. Louis Blues
Jan 29, 2026 · Margin: -1 · Total: 9
4-5
vs Utah Mammoth
Jan 27, 2026 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
Blue Jackets
vs Nashville Predators
Mar 3, 2026 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
@ New York Rangers
Mar 2, 2026 · Margin: +1 · Total: 9
5-4
vs New York Islanders
Feb 28, 2026 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
@ Boston Bruins
Feb 26, 2026 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
vs Chicago Blackhawks
Feb 4, 2026 · Margin: +4 · Total: 4
4-0
@ New Jersey Devils
Feb 3, 2026 · Margin: +3 · Total: 3
3-0
@ St. Louis Blues
Jan 31, 2026 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
@ Chicago Blackhawks
Jan 30, 2026 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
vs Philadelphia Flyers
Jan 28, 2026 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
vs Tampa Bay Lightning
Jan 24, 2026 · Margin: +3 · Total: 13
8-5