Columbus vs Florida Prediction 11 November 2026
๐ A month ago, the Florida Panthers scored seven goals in Columbus, and now they return to Ohio after two road losses. The Panthers have just one win in their last four games, although they are creating plenty of chances. The Columbus Blue Jackets have work to do as well: three losses in five games and one of the weakest attacks in the league. Still, the hosts will surely remember their heavy defeat in October and look to take revenge. The question is whether they can capitalise on their opponentsโ current problems.
Seven goals from the Panthers
๐ The first meeting of the current season took place on 14 October and ended in a convincing 7-3 win for Florida Panthers. The Tkachuk brothers were the stars, combining for nine points. Brady scored a hat-trick and added an assist, while Matthew assisted on five goals. Kent Johnson, Denton Mateychuk and Cole Sillinger scored for Columbus Blue Jackets, and Valeri Nichushkin recorded an assist. Games between these teams rarely go by without plenty of goals: Over 5.5 Goals has landed in nine of their last ten meetings in Columbus.
Head-to-head statistics Columbus - Florida
Goals are hard to come by
Columbus have lost three of their last five games and scored more than two goals only once in that stretch. Rick Bownessโs team average just 2.5 goals per game. It is no surprise that the Blue Jackets are near the bottom of the standings. Kent Johnson remains one of the few players scoring points regularly: the forward has 16 points (8+8) in 15 games. Their shooting percentage stands at 9.8%, while their power play is performing even worse, converting 17.5% of its opportunities.
In their last game against Buffalo, Columbus responded to an early goal when Johnson equalised with a shot from the right faceoff circle. But the hosts then took control. The Sabres scored three times in the second period, capitalising on defensive mistakes by the visitors. After the game, Bowness specifically pointed to his teamโs poor response to conceding the third goal. Zach Werenski cut the deficit on the power play only late in the game, while Jet Greaves finished with 32 saves. The final score was 2:5, with Columbus converting just 7.7% of their shots. Sean Monahan and Dmitri Voronkov also sustained injuries, and their conditions were still being assessed.
Match Results: Columbus Blue Jackets
Plenty of shots, few goals
Florida have won just one of their last four games and have lost two straight on the road. Against Washington and Boston, the Panthers took 71 shots but scored only four goals. Their shooting percentage this season is 10.5%, although their special teams have been considerably more effective. Paul Mauriceโs team have converted 23.5% of their power-play opportunities and killed off 85.7% of their opponentsโ power plays. Both figures rank in the NHLโs top ten. However, injuries to Barkov, Marchand and Gadjovich limit the coaching staffโs options.
In Boston, the Panthers matched their opponentsโ willingness to battle, but had conceded twice by the middle of the first period. The Bruins then converted a five-on-three power play to extend their lead. Carter Verhaeghe replied with a power-play goal from a Matthew Tkachuk pass, but Florida could not build on it. The second period was more notable for penalties than goals, and Boston set the final score early in the third (4:1). Florida comfortably outnumbered their opponents in hits (38:13), but that did not help them avoid another defeat.
Match Results: Florida Panthers
First-Period Prediction
Florida have scored in the first period in seven consecutive NHL games. In their recent away games, they have averaged 1.5 goals in that period. We pick Florida Panthers First-Period Team Total Over 0.5 Goals at odds of 1.6.
Total Goals Prediction
Columbus have scored fewer than 3.5 goals in 13 of their last 14 NHL games. In their recent home games, they have averaged 2.8 goals. We pick Columbus Blue Jackets Team Total Under 3.5 Goals at odds of 1.44.
A Reliable Bet
More than 4.5 goals have been scored in seven consecutive Florida Panthers games. In addition, the teams have scored more than 5.5 goals in nine of their last ten head-to-head games at the Columbus Blue Jacketsโ home arena, which also clears the selected line. Weโre backing Over 4.5 Goals for the game at odds of 1.27.
*The odds are approximate and may vary between bookmakers.
โญ๏ธ Editor's Pick
Columbus Blue Jackets have had problems converting their chances, but games against Florida Panthers often turn into high-scoring affairs. In October, the teams scored ten goals between them, while Over 5.5 Goals has landed in nine of their last ten head-to-head games at the Blue Jacketsโ arena. There is a more recent argument too: spectators have seen at least six goals in five of the Panthersโ last six games. Florida take plenty of shots but regularly make defensive mistakes, giving even the hostsโ less-than-prolific attack a chance. So, despite both teamsโ recent setbacks, I expect an open game. My pick is Over 5.5 Goals.
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