Final Score: Blue Jackets 1 - Panthers 2
Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
Blue Jackets @ Panthers
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Blue Jackets | Panthers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 27 | 28 |
| Last 5 meetings | 1 | 4 |
| Average goals | 2.9 | 3.1 |
| Last meeting | 4 | 2 |
| Stat | Blue Jackets | Panthers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 64 | 64 |
| Avg goals scored | 3.3 | 3.0 |
| Avg goals conceded | 3.2 | 3.3 |
| Win percentage | 52% | 50% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 50% | 50% |
Recent Results
Blue Jackets
@ Tampa Bay Lightning
Mar 10, 2026 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2
vs Los Angeles Kings
Mar 9, 2026 · Margin: -1 · Total: 9
4-5
vs Utah Mammoth
Mar 7, 2026 · Margin: -1 · Total: 9
4-5
vs Florida Panthers
Mar 5, 2026 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
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
Panthers
vs Detroit Red Wings
Mar 10, 2026 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
@ Detroit Red Wings
Mar 6, 2026 · Margin: +2 · Total: 4
3-1
@ Columbus Blue Jackets
Mar 5, 2026 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
@ 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