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2026-27 Preseason

Columbus Blue Jackets at Florida Panthers NHL Predictions

2025-03-06 • Amerant Bank Arena
Florida Panthers 3 - 0 Columbus Blue Jackets

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
FLA: 68.9%
CBJ: 31.1%
Expected Goals
FLA: 3.23
CBJ: 2.17
Total Goals
Median: 5.9
Over 5.5: 63%
Over 6.5: 41%

Head-to-Head History

Model accuracy in this matchup: 67% • FLA at home vs CBJ: 5-0
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2026-03-12FLA 2 - 1 CBJFLACBJ
2026-03-05CBJ 4 - 2 FLACBJFLA
2025-12-06FLA 7 - 6 CBJFLAFLA
2025-03-20CBJ 0 - 1 FLAFLAFLA
2025-03-06FLA 3 - 0 CBJFLAFLA

Shot Quality by Period

PeriodTeamShotsHigh DangerxG
1FLA2442.26
1CBJ1100.67
2FLA1801.05
2CBJ400.17
3FLA1221.60
3CBJ1800.48
Shots are modeled attempts: shots on goal, goals, and missed shots. Blocked shots are excluded. High danger is xG >= 0.20.

📈 Post-Game Analysis

Prediction Result
✅ Correct
Confidence: 68.9%
Total Goals
Actual: 3.0
Expected: 5.4
Score Breakdown
Florida Panthers 3 - 0 Columbus Blue Jackets
Expected: 3.2 - 2.2