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Thursday's NHL slate will see the Columbus Blue Jackets (33-21-10) take the ice against the Florida Panthers (32-29-3), starting at 7 p.m. ET at Amerant Bank Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Blue Jackets are ninth in the Eastern Conference (76 points), and the Panthers are 13th in the Eastern Conference (67 points).
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Blue Jackets vs. Panthers: March 12 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, March 12, 2026
- 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+
Blue Jackets' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.19 | 14th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.19 | 23rd |
| Shots | 29.7 | 4th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.6 | 26th |
| Power Play % | 20.65% | 17th |
| Penalty Kill % | 78.21% | 21st |
Panthers' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.98 | 19th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.31 | 25th |
| Shots | 28.9 | 8th |
| Shots Allowed | 26.2 | 6th |
| Power Play % | 19.4% | 19th |
| Penalty Kill % | 82.19% | 6th |
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Blue Jackets vs. Panthers Top Players
Blue Jackets
- One of Columbus' top offensive options this season is Zachary Werenski, who has recorded 68 points in 57 games.
- Kirill Marchenko has 24 goals and 32 assists for Columbus to compile 56 total points (0.9 per game).
- Charlie Coyle has contributed 51 points for Columbus in 64 games this season, netting a goal on 14.3% of his shots and recording 16 goals and 35 assists.
- Jet Greaves (20-12-8) has a 2.7 goals against average and a save percentage of .908 for Columbus.
Panthers
- Sam Reinhart has put up 59 points (0.9 per game) for Florida, with 28 goals and 31 assists in 63 games (playing 21:00 per game).
- Brad Marchand has collected 54 points this season, with 27 goals and 27 assists.
- Sam Bennett has 49 points so far, including 23 goals and 26 assists.
- Sergei Bobrovsky is 23-19-1 this season, amassing 917 saves and allowing 131 goals (3.1 goals against average) with an .875 save percentage (62nd in the league).
Blue Jackets vs. Panthers Injury Report
Blue Jackets
Brendan Smith: Out (Leg),
Erik Gudbranson: Out (Upper Body)
Panthers
Jonah Gadjovich: Out (Upper Body),
Cole Schwindt: Out (Lower Body),
Seth Jones: Out (Upper Body),
Brad Marchand: Out (Lower Body),
Aleksander Barkov Jr.: Out (Knee),
Uvis Balinskis: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed)
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Blue Jackets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7/2026 | Mammoth | L 5-4 | Home |
| 3/9/2026 | Kings | L 5-4 | Home |
| 3/10/2026 | Lightning | W 5-2 | Away |
| 3/12/2026 | Panthers | - | Away |
| 3/14/2026 | Flyers | - | Away |
| 3/17/2026 | Hurricanes | - | Home |
| 3/19/2026 | Rangers | - | Home |
Panthers' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5/2026 | Blue Jackets | L 4-2 | Away |
| 3/6/2026 | Red Wings | W 3-1 | Away |
| 3/10/2026 | Red Wings | W 4-3 | Home |
| 3/12/2026 | Blue Jackets | - | Home |
| 3/15/2026 | Kraken | - | Away |
| 3/17/2026 | Canucks | - | Away |
| 3/19/2026 | Oilers | - | Away |