Columbus Blue Jackets at Florida Panthers
NHL game between the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Florida Panthers on Dec 06, 2025. Final score: Columbus Blue Jackets 6, Florida Panthers 7.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 06, 2025 |
| Venue | Amerant Bank Arena |
| Columbus Blue Jackets score | 6 |
| Florida Panthers score | 7 |
Shot charts, expected goals (xG), Game Score and advanced box scores for this game are available on Hockey Alchemy.
Three Stars by Game Score
Ranked by Game Score, which rolls goals, assists, shot quality, play-driving and penalties into one number — so the best player is chosen by the box score, not by a vote.
| Player | Pos | G | A | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Brad Marchand | L | 1 | 3 | 10 | 23:16 | 0.92 | 2.77 |
| 2nd | Sam Bennett | C | 1 | 3 | 3 | 23:46 | 0.80 | 2.72 |
| 3rd | Carter Verhaeghe | C | 2 | 1 | 3 | 20:36 | 0.20 | 2.24 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Columbus Blue Jackets–Florida Panthers) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 07:40 | CBJ | Damon Severson | Ivan Provorov, Cole Sillinger | 4v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 09:47 | FLA | Evan Rodrigues | Mackie Samoskevich | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 05:26 | CBJ | Dmitri Voronkov | Ivan Provorov, Zach Werenski | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 05:57 | CBJ | Miles Wood | Charlie Coyle, Isac Lundeström | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 2nd 10:24 | CBJ | Kirill Marchenko | Adam Fantilli, Dmitri Voronkov | 5v5 | 4–1 |
| 2nd 11:15 | FLA | Carter Verhaeghe | Seth Jones, Brad Marchand | 5v5 | 4–2 |
| 2nd 13:11 | FLA | Carter Verhaeghe | Brad Marchand, Sam Bennett | 5v4 | 4–3 |
| 2nd 16:12 | FLA | Seth Jones | Sam Reinhart, Sam Bennett | 5v4 | 4–4 |
| 2nd 18:26 | CBJ | Cole Sillinger | Denton Mateychuk | 5v5 | 5–4 |
| 3rd 02:27 | CBJ | Isac Lundeström | Miles Wood, Brendan Smith | 5v5 | 6–4 |
| 3rd 04:21 | FLA | Brad Marchand | Sam Bennett, Carter Verhaeghe | 5v5 | 6–5 |
| 3rd 14:18 | FLA | Anton Lundell | Eetu Luostarinen | 5v5 | 6–6 |
| OT 04:56 | FLA | Sam Bennett | Brad Marchand, Gustav Forsling | 3v3 | 6–7 |
Team Comparison
| Columbus Blue Jackets | Florida Panthers | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 6 | 7 |
| Shots on goal | 31 | 40 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.14 | 3.87 |
| High-danger shots | 13 | 13 |
| Corsi % | 39.3% | 60.7% |
| Power play | 1/4 | 2/4 |
| Faceoff % | 42.6% | 57.4% |
| Hits | 15 | 30 |
| Blocks | 20 | 7 |
| Giveaways | 20 | 12 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 4 |
Columbus Blue Jackets Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Sillinger | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 16:34 | 0.67 | 1.49 |
| Miles Wood | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 13:28 | 0.14 | 1.44 |
| Isac Lundeström | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 14:08 | 0.29 | 1.44 |
| Dmitri Voronkov | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 16:18 | 0.72 | 1.34 |
| Ivan Provorov | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 30:09 | 0.07 | 1.18 |
| Charlie Coyle | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 20:42 | 0.00 | 0.84 |
| Kirill Marchenko | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 20:16 | 0.35 | 0.80 |
| Brendan Smith | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11:09 | 0.02 | 0.79 |
| Denton Mateychuk | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:23 | 0.02 | 0.79 |
| Adam Fantilli | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 22:18 | 0.40 | 0.64 |
| Damon Severson | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 18:10 | 0.07 | 0.55 |
| Zach Werenski | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 29:01 | 0.17 | 0.54 |
| Sean Monahan | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:44 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Dante Fabbro | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:59 | 0.02 | 0.10 |
| Luca Del Bel Belluz | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:23 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Brendan Gaunce | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:57 | 0.02 | 0.00 |
| Yegor Chinakhov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:22 | 0.21 | 0.00 |
| Kent Johnson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:35 | 0.19 | -0.05 |
Florida Panthers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Marchand | L | 1 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 23:16 | 0.92 | 2.77 |
| Sam Bennett | C | 1 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 23:46 | 0.80 | 2.72 |
| Carter Verhaeghe | C | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 20:36 | 0.20 | 2.24 |
| Seth Jones | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 28:01 | 0.30 | 1.49 |
| Evan Rodrigues | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 16:38 | 0.30 | 0.75 |
| Gustav Forsling | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 24:32 | 0.00 | 0.74 |
| Mackie Samoskevich | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13:36 | 0.33 | 0.69 |
| Eetu Luostarinen | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:03 | 0.13 | 0.69 |
| Anton Lundell | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 19:34 | 0.47 | 0.60 |
| Sam Reinhart | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 23:42 | 0.09 | 0.54 |
| Niko Mikkola | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:19 | 0.02 | 0.20 |
| Luke Kunin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:09 | 0.05 | 0.15 |
| Donovan Sebrango | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:29 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Uvis Balinskis | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:04 | 0.11 | 0.10 |
| A.J. Greer | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:53 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Jesper Boqvist | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6:31 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Jack Studnicka | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4:51 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Aaron Ekblad | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:54 | 0.01 | -0.10 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elvis Merzlikins | Columbus Blue Jackets | 33 | 40 | 82.5% | -0.90 | O |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | Florida Panthers | 25 | 31 | 80.6% | -2.61 | W |
Analysis
The Florida Panthers defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 7–6 on Dec 06, 2025, a one-goal game.
Florida Panthers generated 3.87 expected goals to Columbus Blue Jackets's 3.14 — Florida Panthers edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Brad Marchand led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.77 on 1 goal, 3 assists, 10 shots on goal.
Elvis Merzlikins stopped 33 of 40, worth -0.9 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Columbus Blue Jackets vs Florida Panthers game?
The Florida Panthers beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 7–6 on Dec 06, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Florida Panthers 7, Columbus Blue Jackets 6.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Brad Marchand led all skaters at 2.77, on 1G, 3A and 10 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Florida Panthers generated 3.87 expected goals and Columbus Blue Jackets generated 3.14, so Florida Panthers created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Columbus Blue Jackets put 31 shots on goal and Florida Panthers put 40. High-danger chances went 13 to 13.
How did the goaltenders play?
Elvis Merzlikins stopped 33 of 40 (-0.9 goals saved above expected); Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 25 of 31 (-2.61 goals saved above expected).