Florida Panthers vs Columbus Blue Jackets: preview, form and head-to-head

Florida Panthers
Columbus Blue Jackets

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Columbus Blue Jackets host Florida Panthers (NHL) on October 13, 2026. Here is how both teams arrive: recent form, the season so far, past meetings and the latest team news.

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Matchup comparison

Recent form: Florida Panthers, 3-2 in the last 5 games against 2-3 for Columbus Blue Jackets.

Recent form: last 5

Florida Panthers: 3 wins and 2 losses in the last 5, with 17 goals scored and 10 conceded.

Florida Panthers
Oct 5, 2026at Anaheim DucksL2–3
Oct 2, 2026at San Jose SharksL3–4
Sep 29, 2026at Carolina HurricanesW1–0
Apr 15, 2026 · last seasonvs Detroit Red WingsW8–1
Apr 13, 2026 · last seasonvs New York RangersW3–2

Columbus Blue Jackets: 2 wins and 3 losses in the last 5, with 15 goals scored and 14 conceded.

Columbus Blue Jackets
Oct 3, 2026vs Utah MammothL1–4
Oct 1, 2026vs Buffalo SabresW6–3
Apr 14, 2026 · last seasonvs Washington CapitalsL1–2
Apr 12, 2026 · last seasonvs Boston BruinsL2–3
Apr 11, 2026 · last seasonat Montreal CanadiensW5–2

Results before kickoff, newest first.

Head-to-head

In the last 3 meetings on record, Florida Panthers won 2, Columbus Blue Jackets won 1.

Mar 12, 2026 · last seasonFlorida Panthers2–1Columbus Blue Jackets
Mar 6, 2026 · last seasonColumbus Blue Jackets4–2Florida Panthers
Dec 6, 2025 · last seasonFlorida Panthers7–6Columbus Blue Jackets

Season so far

Florida Panthers are 26th of 32 on win rate after 3 games (1-2).

Columbus Blue Jackets are 17th of 32 on win rate after 2 games (1-1).

#TeamPWLGoals
26Florida Panthers3126:7
17Columbus Blue Jackets2117:7

Team season model

  • Florida Panthers attack index 66: 34% less scoring per game than the league average.
  • Florida Panthers defence index 77: 23% less conceded per game than the league average.
  • Florida Panthers rate 23rd of 32 on results-based strength, steady over their last 5 games.

Index 100 is the league average per game. Above 100 in attack means more scoring; below 100 in defence means fewer conceded.

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  • Player form: recent output from the players who matter most.
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