Columbus Blue Jackets vs Florida Panthers predictions, Mar 05, 2026

Mar 03, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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Columbus Blue Jackets

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As the Columbus Blue Jackets host the Florida Panthers on March 5, 2026, both teams are looking to solidify their playoff aspirations in this tightly contested NHL matchup. The Blue Jackets come into this game with a slight edge, having secured three victories in their last five outings. Their recent form showcases a potent offensive unit, reflected in their predicted scoring of 4:3, which suggests a potential for high-scoring exchanges.

Conversely, the Florida Panthers have managed to clinch two wins from their last five games, indicating some inconsistency. However, their ability to capitalize on transitional play and create scoring opportunities remains a tactical strength that cannot be overlooked. Bookmakers have set the odds at 2.3 for the home win and 2.75 for the away side, suggesting a competitive atmosphere.

Our model assigns a 44.1% probability of a Blue Jackets victory, while the Panthers stand at 33.8% for an away win, with a 21.5% chance of a draw. Given the recent performances and tactical nuances of both teams, this matchup promises to be compelling, with no guaranteed outcomes as each side vies for critical points in the standings.

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Columbus
42.2%		 Draw
22.6%		 Florida
35.2%

Prediction (the most likely score): 4:3

Outrights of NHL Florida Panthers: 2.5% Columbus Blue Jackets: 1.05%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
MarathonBet 2.3 4.32 2.75
Pinnacle 2.24 4.17 2.69

Latest Results

02.03.26 New York Rangers – Columbus Blue Jackets – 4:5 OT
28.02.26 Columbus Blue Jackets – New York Islanders – 3:4 OT
26.02.26 Boston Bruins – Columbus Blue Jackets – 4:2
04.02.26 Columbus Blue Jackets – Chicago Blackhawks – 4:0
03.02.26 New Jersey Devils – Columbus Blue Jackets – 0:3		 01.03.26 New York Islanders – Florida Panthers – 5:4
27.02.26 Florida Panthers – Buffalo Sabres – 2:3
26.02.26 Florida Panthers – Toronto Maple Leafs – 5:1
05.02.26 Tampa Bay Lightning – Florida Panthers – 6:1
04.02.26 Florida Panthers – Boston Bruins – 5:4 penalties

Facts

  • A meeting between a mid-table team and the outsider will take place in this match (ranked 10 and 14).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Columbus won 0.
  • Both teams are showing inconsistent performances lately.
  • Columbus may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • In this match, both teams are almost equally likely to win.
  • We predict that Columbus will win today’s game, with odds of 2.27.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Columbus won 3 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 17 matches, and goals 46:91. (average 2.3:4.6).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Columbus won 2 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 7 matches, and goals 23:39. (average 2.6:4.3).

    Latest Head To Head

    06.12.25 Florida Panthers – Columbus Blue Jackets – 7:6 OT
    20.03.25 Columbus Blue Jackets – Florida Panthers – 0:1 OT
    06.03.25 Florida Panthers – Columbus Blue Jackets – 3:0
    15.10.24 Columbus Blue Jackets – Florida Panthers – 3:4
    11.04.24 Florida Panthers – Columbus Blue Jackets – 4:0

    Standings

    Main

    Western Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Colorado Avalanche 59 37 3 9 10 225:148 89
    2 Dallas Stars 60 30 7 9 14 206:164 83
    3 Minnesota Wild 61 22 13 10 16 204:179 80
    4 Vegas Golden Knights 60 21 7 14 18 199:191 70
    5 Anaheim Ducks 59 19 14 3 23 199:206 69
    6 Seattle Kraken 60 23 6 9 22 171:176 67
    7 Utah Mammoth 60 24 7 4 25 190:167 66
    8 Edmonton Oilers 61 22 7 8 24 215:206 66
    9 San Jose Sharks 58 17 12 4 25 179:202 62
    10 Nashville Predators 60 20 7 8 25 177:207 62
    11 Los Angeles Kings 60 15 9 14 22 155:179 62
    12 Winnipeg Jets 59 20 3 10 26 168:184 56
    13 Calgary Flames 59 20 4 7 28 148:175 55
    14 Chicago Blackhawks 60 18 5 9 28 161:192 55
    15 St. Louis Blues 60 21 1 9 29 156:208 53
    16 Vancouver Canucks 60 12 6 7 35 153:224 43

    Eastern Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Carolina Hurricanes 60 28 10 6 16 208:171 82
    2 Tampa Bay Lightning 58 29 9 4 16 209:153 80
    3 Buffalo Sabres 60 29 6 6 19 206:181 76
    4 Detroit Red Wings 61 24 11 6 20 182:183 76
    5 Montreal Canadiens 59 22 11 9 17 208:193 75
    6 Pittsburgh Penguins 59 27 4 13 15 203:173 75
    7 New York Islanders 61 23 12 5 21 182:172 75
    8 Boston Bruins 59 25 8 5 21 200:187 71
    9 Washington Capitals 62 26 5 7 24 197:186 69
    10 Columbus Blue Jackets 59 20 10 8 21 189:189 68
    11 Philadelphia Flyers 60 19 9 11 21 177:188 67
    12 Ottawa Senators 59 23 6 8 22 197:188 66
    13 Toronto Maple Leafs 61 19 8 10 24 195:211 64
    14 Florida Panthers 60 24 6 3 27 185:200 63
    15 New Jersey Devils 60 19 10 2 29 151:182 60
    16 New York Rangers 60 14 9 8 29 160:190 54

    NHL Outrights

    1. Colorado Avalanche: 3.96 (20.35%)

    2. Tampa Bay Lightning: 5.04 (15.98%)

    3. Carolina Hurricanes: 6.75 (11.93%)

    4. Vegas Golden Knights: 9.33 (8.63%)

    5. Edmonton Oilers: 11.33 (7.11%)

    6. Dallas Stars: 15.83 (5.09%)

    7. Minnesota Wild: 18.33 (4.39%)

    8. Montreal Canadiens: 29.67 (2.72%)

    9. Florida Panthers: 32.17 (2.5%)

    10. Utah Mammoth: 32.17 (2.5%)

    11. Buffalo Sabres: 32.5 (2.48%)

    12. Los Angeles Kings: 37.33 (2.16%)

    13. Washington Capitals: 49.33 (1.63%)

    14. Detroit Red Wings: 49.33 (1.63%)

    15. Pittsburgh Penguins: 51 (1.58%)

    16. New York Islanders: 57 (1.41%)

    17. Ottawa Senators: 62 (1.3%)

    18. Anaheim Ducks: 68.67 (1.17%)

    19. Columbus Blue Jackets: 77 (1.05%)

    20. Toronto Maple Leafs: 88.67 (0.91%)

    21. Boston Bruins: 134.33 (0.6%)

    22. Nashville Predators: 192.67 (0.42%)

    23. New Jersey Devils: 197.67 (0.41%)

    24. Philadelphia Flyers: 201 (0.4%)

    25. Winnipeg Jets: 209.33 (0.38%)

    26. Seattle Kraken: 234.33 (0.34%)

    27. San Jose Sharks: 251 (0.32%)

    28. Calgary Flames: 634.33 (0.13%)

    29. St. Louis Blues: 634.33 (0.13%)

    30. Chicago Blackhawks: 634.33 (0.13%)

    31. New York Rangers: 634.33 (0.13%)

    32. Vancouver Canucks: 884.33 (0.09%)

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