Florida Panthers and Columbus Blue Jackets face off in NHL matchup

The Florida Panthers and Columbus Blue Jackets are scheduled to face each other on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.

The Florida Panthers enter the matchup with a 2-1-2 record, having lost four of their last five games. Matthew Tkachuk currently leads the team with five points, including three goals. In goal, Jacob Markstrom holds a 2-1-1 record with a .904 save percentage.

The Columbus Blue Jackets hold a 2-2-0 record following a recent loss to the St. Louis Blues. The team is averaging three goals per game and has seen success when playing with a rest advantage. Key contributors for Columbus include Matthew Knies, who has two goals, and Zach Werenski, who has recorded four assists.