GameThread: Florida Panthers vs Columbus Blue Jackets

Panthers ​(24-9-4 52P) vs ​Blue Jackets (14-16-8 36P)

FLA in Season Series: Game 5 of 8 (3-0-1) - LBC Caterwaul

PLAYER STATS: Florida / Columbus

Where: BB&T Center, Sunrise, FL

When: 7:00 p.m. ET

Watch: Bally Sports Florida, Bally Sports Ohio

Listen: Panthers Radio Network

Enemy Intel: Jackets Cannon

Expected starters: Florida: Bobrovsky (14-5-2 2.82) / Columbus: Merzlikins (6-6-2 2.75)

Saturday in the Central (Standings/Panthers Playoff Chances):

• TAMPA BAY 2, DETROIT 1
• NASHVILLE 3, CHICAGO 0
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