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Florida Panthers at Columbus Blue Jackets NHL Predictions

2025-03-20 • Nationwide Arena
Columbus Blue Jackets 0 - 1 Florida Panthers

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
CBJ: 44.3%
FLA: 55.7%
Expected Goals
CBJ: 2.90
FLA: 2.88
Total Goals
Median: 6.5
Over 5.5: 69%
Over 6.5: 50%

Head-to-Head History

Model accuracy in this matchup: 67% • CBJ at home vs FLA: 1-3
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
1CBJ1200.49
1FLA1710.79
2CBJ2111.01
2FLA1511.10
3CBJ2601.23
3FLA1300.94
4CBJ000.00
4FLA100.09
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: 55.7%
Total Goals
Actual: 1.0
Expected: 5.8
Score Breakdown
Columbus Blue Jackets 0 - 1 Florida Panthers
Expected: 2.9 - 2.9