Florida Panthers at Columbus Blue Jackets
NHL game between the Florida Panthers and the Columbus Blue Jackets on Mar 05, 2026. Final score: Florida Panthers 2, Columbus Blue Jackets 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 05, 2026 |
| Venue | Nationwide Arena |
| Florida Panthers score | 2 |
| Columbus Blue Jackets score | 4 |
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 | Aaron Ekblad | D | 0 | 2 | 0 | 22:19 | 0.03 | 2.03 |
| 2nd | Mathieu Olivier | R | 2 | 0 | 3 | 15:44 | 0.58 | 1.83 |
| 3rd | Ivan Provorov | D | 1 | 2 | 4 | 26:22 | 0.14 | 1.79 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Florida Panthers–Columbus Blue Jackets) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 05:08 | CBJ | Ivan Provorov | Sean Monahan, Kirill Marchenko | 5v4 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 10:50 | CBJ | Mathieu Olivier | Egor Zamula, Ivan Provorov | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 3rd 01:41 | CBJ | Boone Jenner | Kent Johnson | 5v5 | 0–3 |
| 3rd 09:08 | FLA | Niko Mikkola | Aaron Ekblad, Sam Reinhart | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 3rd 14:44 | FLA | Sam Bennett | Aaron Ekblad, Matthew Tkachuk | 4v6 | 2–3 |
| 3rd 18:18 | CBJ | Mathieu Olivier | Charlie Coyle, Ivan Provorov | 5v6 | 2–4 |
Team Comparison
| Florida Panthers | Columbus Blue Jackets | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 28 | 28 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.55 | 3.19 |
| High-danger shots | 19 | 9 |
| Corsi % | 61.3% | 38.7% |
| Power play | 1/3 | 1/2 |
| Faceoff % | 48.0% | 52.0% |
| Hits | 19 | 16 |
| Blocks | 6 | 20 |
| Giveaways | 15 | 13 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 3 |
Florida Panthers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Ekblad | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 22:19 | 0.03 | 2.03 |
| Niko Mikkola | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 19:24 | 0.12 | 1.20 |
| Sam Bennett | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 18:05 | 0.80 | 1.19 |
| Sam Reinhart | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 20:34 | 0.79 | 0.85 |
| Matthew Tkachuk | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 17:50 | 0.46 | 0.81 |
| Gustav Forsling | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:47 | 0.12 | 0.57 |
| Dmitry Kulikov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:05 | 0.04 | 0.16 |
| Mackie Samoskevich | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:59 | 0.15 | -0.01 |
| Anton Lundell | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:32 | 0.00 | -0.06 |
| Evan Rodrigues | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:57 | 0.08 | -0.10 |
| Tomas Nosek | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:44 | 0.00 | -0.25 |
| Sandis Vilmanis | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:34 | 0.09 | -0.28 |
| Carter Verhaeghe | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:12 | 0.14 | -0.31 |
| Jesper Boqvist | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:34 | 0.30 | -0.32 |
| Eetu Luostarinen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:42 | 0.18 | -0.35 |
| Brad Marchand | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:39 | 0.11 | -0.52 |
| Donovan Sebrango | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:04 | 0.02 | -1.24 |
| Uvis Balinskis | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:35 | 0.03 | -1.46 |
Columbus Blue Jackets Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathieu Olivier | R | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 15:44 | 0.58 | 1.83 |
| Ivan Provorov | D | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 26:22 | 0.14 | 1.79 |
| Sean Monahan | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 18:25 | 0.60 | 1.45 |
| Boone Jenner | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 14:58 | 0.18 | 1.21 |
| Kent Johnson | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 11:15 | 0.24 | 0.98 |
| Egor Zamula | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 11:28 | 0.00 | 0.88 |
| Isac Lundeström | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:06 | 0.00 | 0.56 |
| Denton Mateychuk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:39 | 0.00 | 0.51 |
| Jake Christiansen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:02 | 0.00 | 0.51 |
| Damon Severson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:12 | 0.02 | 0.49 |
| Miles Wood | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:16 | 0.01 | 0.46 |
| Erik Gudbranson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22:08 | 0.06 | 0.38 |
| Charlie Coyle | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 19:46 | 0.21 | 0.32 |
| Kirill Marchenko | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:54 | 0.06 | 0.32 |
| Dmitri Voronkov | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:58 | 0.44 | 0.24 |
| Adam Fantilli | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:21 | 0.02 | 0.20 |
| Cole Sillinger | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:18 | 0.26 | 0.03 |
| Mason Marchment | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:26 | 0.06 | -0.18 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniil Tarasov | Florida Panthers | 24 | 27 | 88.9% | -0.66 | L |
| Jet Greaves | Columbus Blue Jackets | 26 | 28 | 92.9% | 1.13 | W |
Analysis
The Columbus Blue Jackets defeated the Florida Panthers 4–2 on Mar 05, 2026.
Columbus Blue Jackets generated 3.19 expected goals to Florida Panthers's 3.55 — Florida Panthers owned the better of the chances but Columbus Blue Jackets took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Aaron Ekblad led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.03 on 2 assists.
Jet Greaves stopped 26 of 28, worth 1.13 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Florida Panthers vs Columbus Blue Jackets game?
The Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Florida Panthers 4–2 on Mar 05, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Columbus Blue Jackets 4, Florida Panthers 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Aaron Ekblad led all skaters at 2.03, on 0G, 2A and 0 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Columbus Blue Jackets generated 3.19 expected goals and Florida Panthers generated 3.55, so Florida Panthers created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Florida Panthers put 28 shots on goal and Columbus Blue Jackets put 28. High-danger chances went 19 to 9.
How did the goaltenders play?
Daniil Tarasov stopped 24 of 27 (-0.66 goals saved above expected); Jet Greaves stopped 26 of 28 (1.13 goals saved above expected).