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Columbus Blue Jackets vs Florida Panthers Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips - 11-11-2026
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Match Prediction
Expected score: Columbus Blue Jackets 2-4 Florida Panthers
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Columbus Blue Jackets host Florida Panthers in an NHL matchup on 11 November 2026. The Blue Jackets sit 14th in the standings with 14 points from 10 games, while the Panthers occupy 8th place with 20 points from 13 games. Florida arrives as the stronger side on current form and league position.
Team form
Columbus Blue Jackets
Columbus have endured a difficult spell, losing all five of their most recent games. Over that stretch they scored 11 goals but conceded 23, averaging 2.2 per game offensively and 4.6 defensively. The losses include a 2-6 defeat at home to Toronto and a 3-7 loss away to Florida just over three weeks ago. Defensive fragility has been the defining issue; the Blue Jackets are struggling to contain opponents and have managed only two wins in their opening 10 games.
Florida Panthers
Florida's record is mixed but tilts toward the positive. They have won two of their last five, including an 8-3 home victory over Seattle and a 3-2 road win at Chicago. However, they also suffered heavy defeats: a 0-4 loss at Pittsburgh and a 1-5 reverse at Ottawa. Across these five games, the Panthers scored 19 goals and conceded 17, posting 3.8 per game offensively and 3.4 defensively. The recent encounter between these teams favoured Florida decisively, with the Panthers winning 7-3 in Columbus on 13 October.
Head-to-head
No head-to-head history is available beyond the current season meeting, in which Florida prevailed 7-3 at home.
Key factors
The tactical picture heavily favours Florida. Columbus's defensive record over five games—conceding 4.6 per game—suggests they will struggle to contain a Panthers attack averaging 3.8 goals per game. Florida's recent 7-3 victory over Columbus is instructive: the Panthers were clinical and the Blue Jackets porous. Columbus must tighten their backline significantly, but their current form offers little confidence. Florida's inconsistency—losses to Pittsburgh and Ottawa—means they are not infallible, yet they remain the clear favourite. The home ice advantage for Columbus is a minor factor against the weight of recent evidence.
Prediction
Florida's superior league position, stronger recent scoring output, and dominant head-to-head result all point to an away victory. Columbus have lost five consecutive games and conceded heavily in each; Florida have the firepower to exploit that vulnerability. While the Panthers have shown defensive lapses in their own recent losses, their offensive threat is substantially higher than Columbus's ability to defend. The balance of the matchup favours the visitors.
Florida Panthers are favoured to win. The visitors should control large portions of this game and convert their chances more efficiently than the struggling Blue Jackets. Columbus will need a marked improvement in defensive discipline to stay competitive, but their recent form suggests that is unlikely. Expect Florida to emerge with a victory.
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Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Minnesota Wild | 19 | 12 | 3 | 28 |
| 2 |  Edmonton Oilers | 18 | 10 | 3 | 27 |
| 3 |  Vegas Golden Knights | 18 | 9 | 5 | 24 |
| 4 |  Dallas Stars | 17 | 7 | 5 | 22 |
| 5 |  Colorado Avalanche | 18 | 10 | 6 | 22 |
| 6 |  Nashville Predators | 17 | 6 | 4 | 21 |
| 7 |  Utah Mammoth | 18 | 8 | 7 | 21 |
| 8 |  Seattle Kraken | 16 | 6 | 6 | 19 |
| 9 |  Anaheim Ducks | 17 | 8 | 7 | 19 |
| 10 |  St. Louis Blues | 17 | 7 | 8 | 16 |
| 11 |  Calgary Flames | 17 | 7 | 9 | 15 |
| 12 |  Winnipeg Jets | 17 | 5 | 8 | 15 |
| 13 |  San Jose Sharks | 19 | 2 | 11 | 15 |
| 14 |  Los Angeles Kings | 15 | 3 | 8 | 12 |
| 15 |  Chicago Blackhawks | 18 | 3 | 13 | 9 |
| 16 |  Vancouver Canucks | 19 | 1 | 15 | 7 |
| 1 |  Carolina Hurricanes | 19 | 13 | 3 | 30 |
| 2 |  Boston Bruins | 17 | 9 | 4 | 25 |
| 3 |  Montreal Canadiens | 17 | 7 | 3 | 25 |
| 4 |  Tampa Bay Lightning | 16 | 9 | 3 | 24 |
| 5 |  New Jersey Devils | 17 | 7 | 5 | 24 |
| 6 |  Ottawa Senators | 18 | 9 | 6 | 23 |
| 7 |  New York Rangers | 18 | 10 | 7 | 21 |
| 8 |  Florida Panthers | 17 | 7 | 6 | 20 |
| 9 |  Buffalo Sabres | 16 | 6 | 5 | 19 |
| 10 |  Washington Capitals | 15 | 8 | 6 | 18 |
| 11 |  Toronto Maple Leafs | 18 | 7 | 8 | 18 |
| 12 |  New York Islanders | 16 | 5 | 6 | 17 |
| 13 |  Detroit Red Wings | 18 | 5 | 8 | 17 |
| 14 |  Columbus Blue Jackets | 15 | 2 | 8 | 14 |
| 15 |  Pittsburgh Penguins | 17 | 3 | 9 | 14 |
| 16 |  Philadelphia Flyers | 18 | 4 | 10 | 12 |
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