Date: Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Location: Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH
TV: NBC4 WCMH-TV
The Columbus Blue Jackets (1-1-0) host the Florida Panthers (1-2-0) at Nationwide Arena on Tuesday.
The Florida Panthers are looking to bounce back after a 5-2 loss to the Sabres in their last game. Florida had 8 penalty minutes in that match. Their offense struggled, scoring only 2 goals on 25 shots. The Panthers have faced 10 power play opportunities, allowing 2 goals. They have taken 92 shots with a shot percentage of 9.8%. The Panthers have scored 9 goals and conceded 12 this season.
Goalkeeper Spencer Knight, with 58 NHL games under his belt, has a save percentage of .905. Knight has allowed 155 goals and has a goals-against-average of 2.93. The Panthers have had 10 power play chances, scoring 1 goal.
In their previous game, Columbus defeated the Avalanche 6-4. The Blue Jackets had 3 power play opportunities, converting 1. They scored 6 goals on 23 shots in that game. Columbus has taken 56 shots with a shooting percentage of 14.29%. They have allowed 56 shots and have a penalty kill percentage of 57.14%.
Goalkeeper Elvis Merzlikins has a save percentage of .906 and has allowed 431 goals in 151 games. The Blue Jackets have 6 goals at even strength and 2 power play goals this season.
Free Pick: Take Florida (-155)
