Florida Panthers at Columbus Blue Jackets
NHL game between the Florida Panthers and the Columbus Blue Jackets on Oct 13, 2026. Final score: Florida Panthers 7, Columbus Blue Jackets 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 13, 2026 |
| Venue | Nationwide Arena |
| Florida Panthers score | 7 |
| Columbus Blue Jackets score | 3 |
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 | Matthew Tkachuk | L | 0 | 5 | 1 | 17:20 | 0.03 | 2.97 |
| 2nd | Brady Tkachuk | L | 3 | 1 | 4 | 16:19 | 0.70 | 2.92 |
| 3rd | Damon Severson | D | 0 | 2 | 0 | 22:36 | 0.03 | 2.56 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Florida Panthers–Columbus Blue Jackets) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 14:11 | CBJ | Kent Johnson | — | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 02:27 | FLA | Brady Tkachuk | Matthew Tkachuk | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 06:00 | FLA | Brady Tkachuk | Matthew Tkachuk, Seth Jones | 4v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 10:30 | FLA | Brady Tkachuk | Sam Reinhart, Matthew Tkachuk | 4v5 | 3–1 |
| 2nd 17:50 | FLA | Carter Verhaeghe | Brady Tkachuk, Matthew Tkachuk | 4v5 | 4–1 |
| 3rd 01:20 | FLA | Sam Reinhart | Matthew Tkachuk, Seth Jones | 4v5 | 5–1 |
| 3rd 03:28 | FLA | Carter Verhaeghe | Lars Eller, Seth Jones | 5v5 | 6–1 |
| 3rd 13:47 | CBJ | Denton Mateychuk | Damon Severson, Valeri Nichushkin | 5v5 | 6–2 |
| 3rd 14:09 | CBJ | Cole Sillinger | Charlie Coyle, Damon Severson | 5v5 | 6–3 |
| 3rd 17:43 | FLA | Sam Reinhart | Anton Lundell, Seth Jones | 6v5 EN | 7–3 |
Team Comparison
| Florida Panthers | Columbus Blue Jackets | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 7 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 28 | 27 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.91 | 3.41 |
| High-danger shots | 23 | 24 |
| Corsi % | 52.4% | 47.6% |
| Power play | 4/5 | 0/2 |
| Faceoff % | 45.5% | 54.5% |
| Hits | 24 | 16 |
| Blocks | 13 | 18 |
| Giveaways | 21 | 15 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 3 |
Florida Panthers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Tkachuk | L | 0 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 17:20 | 0.03 | 2.97 |
| Brady Tkachuk | L | 3 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 16:19 | 0.70 | 2.92 |
| Sam Reinhart | C | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 19:24 | 1.27 | 2.17 |
| Carter Verhaeghe | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 18:24 | 0.54 | 1.74 |
| Seth Jones | D | 0 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 23:14 | 0.07 | 1.53 |
| Dmitry Kulikov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:08 | 0.05 | 0.97 |
| Anton Lundell | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:34 | 0.35 | 0.90 |
| Lars Eller | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16:31 | 0.00 | 0.86 |
| Garnet Hathaway | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:49 | 0.12 | 0.69 |
| Uvis Balinskis | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:19 | 0.00 | 0.58 |
| Bokondji Imama | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:00 | 0.04 | 0.56 |
| Sam Bennett | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:48 | 0.05 | 0.52 |
| Sam Lafferty | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9:30 | 0.26 | 0.47 |
| Sandis Vilmanis | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:25 | 0.20 | 0.46 |
| Aaron Ekblad | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:27 | 0.06 | 0.29 |
| Eetu Luostarinen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:47 | 0.16 | 0.14 |
| Gustav Forsling | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:36 | 0.00 | 0.03 |
| Niko Mikkola | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:25 | 0.00 | -0.58 |
Columbus Blue Jackets Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damon Severson | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 22:36 | 0.03 | 2.56 |
| Kent Johnson | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 15:09 | 0.38 | 1.01 |
| Charlie Coyle | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:31 | 0.21 | 0.89 |
| Valeri Nichushkin | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:39 | 0.12 | 0.88 |
| Zach Werenski | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 26:16 | 0.04 | 0.74 |
| Cole Sillinger | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 16:05 | 0.25 | 0.72 |
| Conor Garland | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:41 | 0.25 | 0.40 |
| Adam Fantilli | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:27 | 0.11 | 0.10 |
| Ryan Lomberg | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9:06 | 0.38 | 0.01 |
| Sean Monahan | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:57 | 1.22 | -0.00 |
| Denton Mateychuk | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 18:58 | 0.21 | -0.00 |
| Matthew Knies | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:03 | 0.06 | -0.07 |
| Danton Heinen | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:16 | 0.06 | -0.36 |
| Mathieu Olivier | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:13 | 0.00 | -0.43 |
| Dmitri Voronkov | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:26 | 0.06 | -0.45 |
| Jake Christiansen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:31 | 0.01 | -0.63 |
| Erik Gudbranson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:32 | 0.00 | -0.74 |
| Carson Soucy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:08 | 0.01 | -1.01 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akira Schmid | Florida Panthers | 24 | 27 | 88.9% | 0.38 | W |
| Cam Talbot | Columbus Blue Jackets | 17 | 23 | 73.9% | -3.39 | L |
| Jet Greaves | Columbus Blue Jackets | 4 | 4 | 100.0% | 0.75 |
Analysis
The Florida Panthers defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 7–3 on Oct 13, 2026, a decisive 4-goal win.
Columbus Blue Jackets generated 3.41 expected goals to Florida Panthers's 3.91 — the run of play matched the result, with Florida Panthers earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Matthew Tkachuk led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.97 on 5 assists, 1 shots on goal.
Jet Greaves stopped 4 of 4, worth 0.75 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Florida Panthers vs Columbus Blue Jackets game?
The Florida Panthers beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 7–3 on Oct 13, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Florida Panthers 7, Columbus Blue Jackets 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Matthew Tkachuk led all skaters at 2.97, on 0G, 5A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Columbus Blue Jackets generated 3.41 expected goals and Florida Panthers generated 3.91, so Florida Panthers created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Florida Panthers put 28 shots on goal and Columbus Blue Jackets put 27. High-danger chances went 23 to 24.