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The Florida Panthers (12-12-2) host the Columbus Blue Jackets (13-9-5) at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida on December 6, 2025, starting at 3:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Panthers are 15th in the Eastern Conference (26 points), and the Blue Jackets are 14th in the Eastern Conference (31 points).
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Panthers vs. Blue Jackets: Dec. 6 Viewing Options
- Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025
- Time: 3:30 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Sunrise, Florida
- Venue: Amerant Bank Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Panthers' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.92 | 21st |
| Goals Allowed | 3.15 | 19th |
| Shots | 29.0 | 11th |
| Shots Allowed | 26.2 | 6th |
| Power Play % | 17.89% | 20th |
| Penalty Kill % | 80.46% | 18th |
Blue Jackets' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.96 | 18th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.30 | 21st |
| Shots | 30.1 | 5th |
| Shots Allowed | 30.9 | 29th |
| Power Play % | 18.75% | 15th |
| Penalty Kill % | 71.83% | 29th |
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Panthers vs. Blue Jackets Top Players
Panthers
- One of Florida's top offensive players this season is Brad Marchand, who has recorded 27 points in 25 games.
- Having scored 14 goals and adding 10 assists, Sam Reinhart is an important piece of the offense for Florida through 26 games.
- On 54 shots (for six goals) and 14 assists, Anton Lundell has recorded 20 points this season.
- As Florida's top goalie, Sergei Bobrovsky has recorded 10 wins and 8 losses this season while giving up 52 goals with 403 saves.
Blue Jackets
- Zachary Werenski has scored nine goals (0.3 per game) and dished out 20 assists (0.7 per game), fueling the Columbus offense with 29 total points (1.1 per game). He takes 3.7 shots per game, shooting 9%.
- Kirill Marchenko has helped lead the attack for Columbus this season with nine goals and 14 assists.
- Adam Fantilli has netted 11 goals on the season, chipping in eight assists.
- Jet Greaves is 7-4-5 this season, compiling 418 saves and allowing 46 goals (2.8 goals against average) with a .901 save percentage (32nd in the league).
Panthers vs. Blue Jackets Injury Report
Panthers
Dmitry Kulikov: Out (Upper Body),
Cole Schwindt: Out (Arm),
Eetu Luostarinen: Day-To-Day (Lower Body),
Tomas Nosek: Out (Knee),
Matthew Tkachuk: Out (Groin),
Aleksander Barkov Jr.: Out (Knee),
Jonah Gadjovich: Out (Upper Body)
Blue Jackets
Erik Gudbranson: Out (Hip),
Boone Jenner: Out (Upper Body),
Mathieu Olivier: Out (Upper Body)
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Panthers' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/28/2025 | Flames | L 5-3 | Home |
| 12/2/2025 | Maple Leafs | L 4-1 | Home |
| 12/4/2025 | Predators | L 2-1 | Home |
| 12/6/2025 | Blue Jackets | - | Home |
| 12/7/2025 | Islanders | - | Home |
| 12/10/2025 | Mammoth | - | Away |
| 12/11/2025 | Avalanche | - | Away |
Blue Jackets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/28/2025 | Penguins | L 4-3 | Home |
| 12/1/2025 | Devils | W 5-3 | Away |
| 12/4/2025 | Red Wings | W 6-5 | Home |
| 12/6/2025 | Panthers | - | Away |
| 12/7/2025 | Capitals | - | Away |
| 12/9/2025 | Hurricanes | - | Away |
| 12/11/2025 | Senators | - | Home |