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The Florida Panthers and Columbus Blue Jackets face off on Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. EDT at Nationwide Arena in Columbus. Both teams are looking to gain momentum early in the season, with the Panthers sitting at 2-2-0 and the Blue Jackets at 1-1-0.
Game information
- Teams: Florida Panthers vs Columbus Blue Jackets
- Date: October 15, 2024
- Time: 7:00 p.m. EDT
- Location: Nationwide Arena, Columbus
- Panthers coach: Paul Maurice
- Blue Jackets coach: Dean Evason
How to watch the game live
Live streaming options
- NHL Network
- BSOH (Bally Sports Ohio)
- SCRIPPS
- TVAS (TVA Sports)
Live streaming
- NHL Live, FuboTV, Sling TV and Hulu.
Florida Panthers game preview
The Florida Panthers have a 2-2-0 record this season. Sam Reinhart has been their top performer with five points and two assists. Sam Bennett has contributed three goals, giving the Panthers a boost on offense.
In goal, Sergei Bobrovsky has a 2-1-0 record, with a 3.02 goals-against average and a .894 save percentage. Spencer Knight, the backup, has struggled with a 4.13 GAA and .846 SV% in his one loss.
The Panthers' power play is at 13.3%, and their penalty kill is stronger, with an 85.7% success rate. They need to improve on face-offs, where they win 47.5% of the time. The team scores 3.25 goals per game while allowing 3.75 goals.
Florida Panthers injury report
- Matthew Tkachuk (LW): Illness. Expected to return by next Tuesday.
- Justin Sourdif (RW): Undisclosed injury. Expected to return by Thursday.
- Aleksander Barkov (C): Lower body injury. Expected to be out until at least Oct. 26.
- Tomas Nosek (LW): Upper body injury. Expected to return by Nov. 1.
Columbus Blue Jackets game preview
The Columbus Blue Jackets have a 1-1-0 record to start the season. Yegor Chinakhov has led the team with four points, two goals and two assists. Zach Werenski has been a key player, adding three assists.
In goal, Elvis Merzlikins has a 3.07 GAA and a .885 SV%. Daniil Tarasov earned a win but allowed followed goals in his one start.
The Blue Jackets' power play has been excellent, converting at 33.3%, but their penalty kill is struggling at 57.1%. They have also had trouble in face-offs, winning only 44.7%.
Columbus is scoring 4.00 goals per game but allowing 3.50 goals. The Blue Jackets aim to continue their strong offensive play while improving their defense.
Columbus Blue Jackets injury report
- Justin Danforth (RW): Wrist injury. Expected to return by next Tuesday.
- Boone Jenner (C): Shoulder injury. Expected to be out until at least Mar. 1.
- Dmitri Voronkov (LW): Upper body injury. Expected to return by Nov. 27.
- Gavin Brindley (C): Finger injury. Expected to be out until at least Nov. 12.
Tuesday’s game will be a test for both teams as they look to improve early in the season.
