Florida Panthers at Columbus Blue Jackets NHL Predictions

2026-03-05 • Nationwide Arena

Columbus Blue Jackets 4 - 2 Florida Panthers

🚨 Upset Win (54% underdog)

Win Probability

CBJ: 46.0%

FLA: 54.0%

Expected Goals

CBJ: 3.17

FLA: 3.03

Total Goals

Median: 6.1

Over 5.5: 58%

Over 6.5: 42%

Model accuracy in this matchup: 67% • CBJ at home vs FLA: 1-3

Date	Score	Winner	Model Pick
2026-03-12	FLA 2 - 1 CBJ	FLA	CBJ
2026-03-05	CBJ 4 - 2 FLA	CBJ	FLA
2025-12-06	FLA 7 - 6 CBJ	FLA	FLA
2025-03-20	CBJ 0 - 1 FLA	FLA	FLA
2025-03-06	FLA 3 - 0 CBJ	FLA	FLA

Period	Team	Shots	High Danger	xG
1	CBJ	14	0	0.66
1	FLA	14	0	0.83
2	CBJ	14	1	1.15
2	FLA	19	0	0.89
3	CBJ	12	1	1.77
3	FLA	22	1	1.71

Shots are modeled attempts: shots on goal, goals, and missed shots. Blocked shots are excluded. High danger is xG >= 0.20.

Prediction Result

❌ Incorrect

Confidence: 54.0%

Total Goals

Actual: 6.0

Expected: 6.2

Score Breakdown

Columbus Blue Jackets 4 - 2 Florida Panthers

Expected: 3.2 - 3.0