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NHL play on Tuesday features a matchup in Columbus, Ohio between the Columbus Blue Jackets (2-2) and Florida Panthers (2-2-2) at Nationwide Arena, starting at 6:15 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Panthers vs. Blue Jackets: Oct. 13 Viewing Options
- Date: Tuesday, October 13, 2026
- Time: 6:15 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Columbus, Ohio
- Venue: Nationwide Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Blue Jackets' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3 | 18th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.06 | 16th |
| Shots | 29.2 | 6th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.6 | 21st |
| Power Play % | 19% | 21st |
| Penalty Kill % | 76.23% | 28th |
Panthers' 2026-27 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2 | 28th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.83 | 16th |
| Shots | 26.7 | 16th |
| Shots Allowed | 24.7 | 9th |
| Power Play % | 9.38% | 28th |
| Penalty Kill % | 74.07% | 24th |
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Panthers vs. Blue Jackets Top Players
Blue Jackets
- Zachary Kenneth Werenski was among Columbus' top contributors a season ago, totaling 81 points. He averaged 0.3 goals per game, shooting 8.5%.
- Matthew Knies had 65 points (23 goals, 42 assists), adding significantly to the team's scoring efforts last season.
- Adam Fantilli generated 59 points for Columbus in 82 games last season, scoring on 11.3% of his shots and putting up 24 goals and 35 assists.
- Last season for Columbus, Jet Greaves (26-19-9) registered a 2.6 goals-against average, and a save percentage of .908.
Panthers
- Matthew Tkachuk has collected three goals and two assists in six games for Florida, good for five points.
- Lars Eller is one of the top contributors for Florida with three total points (0.5 per game), with zero goals and three assists in six games.
- Sam Bennett is a top contributor on offense for Florida with zero goals and three assists.
- Jacob Markstrom is 2-1-1 in five games this season, conceding 9 goals (2.0 goals against average) with 85 saves and a .904 save percentage (28th in the league).
Panthers vs. Blue Jackets Injury Report
Blue Jackets
Dante Fabbro: Out (Upper Body),
Ivan Provorov: Out (Lower Body),
Isac Lundeström: Out (Achilles),
Conor Garland: Day-To-Day (Illness),
Caleb MacDonald: Out (Lower Body)
Panthers
Jonah Gadjovich: Out (Upper Body),
Aleksander Barkov Jr.: Out (Lower Body),
Brad Marchand: Out (Leg)
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Blue Jackets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/3/2026 | Mammoth | L 4-1 | Home |
| 10/9/2026 | Penguins | W 3-2 | Home |
| 10/10/2026 | Blues | L 5-3 | Away |
| 10/13/2026 | Panthers | - | Home |
| 10/17/2026 | Rangers | - | Home |
| 10/18/2026 | Wild | - | Away |
| 10/20/2026 | Maple Leafs | - | Home |
Panthers' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/6/2026 | Kings | W 2-1 | Away |
| 10/10/2026 | Wild | L 4-1 | Home |
| 10/12/2026 | Sabres | L 5-3 | Away |
| 10/13/2026 | Blue Jackets | - | Away |
| 10/15/2026 | Canucks | - | Home |
| 10/17/2026 | Kraken | - | Home |
| 10/21/2026 | Senators | - | Away |