Florida Panthers vs Columbus Blue Jackets Picks and Predictions for Tuesday, November 10, 2026

On Tuesday, the Florida Panthers face off on the road at 7:30 pm ET at Nationwide Arena against the Columbus Blue Jackets. The game will be streamed on Disney+. Florida is 9-7-2 and losers of two straight, after a loss to the Boston Bruins 4-1 on Sunday. Columbus is 7-8-0 and coming off a 5- 2 loss last Friday to Buffalo, but has been victorious in two of its last three. The Panthers are fifth in the Atlantic Division, and Columbus is sixth in the Metropolitan. The Panthers have lost 5 of 12 on the road, while the Blue Jackets have won six of nine on their home ice. Make your next wager count with our free NHL picks.

Florida Trying to Get Back on Track

Florida lost both its games this past weekend, falling to Washington 4-3 on Saturday, before scoring just once in its 4-1 loss to Boston on Sunday. The Panthers have lost three of the last four, with the only win during that span over Chicago. Florida averages 29.5 shots per game but has not been able to beat opposing netminders of late. The Panthers average 3.11 goals and give up 3.06. Opponents are averaging only 25.2 shots per game versus the Panthers' blue line.

Matthew Tkachuk is leading Florida in assists with 22 and points with 26. Brady Tkachuk and Carter Verhaeghe have each scored 10 goals to lead the Panthers, and Sam Reinhart has scored nine. Florida's power play has scored 23.5% of the time with the man advantage, and the penalty kill has held opponents scoreless 85.7% of the time the Panthers are shorthanded. In goal, Jacob Markstrom carries a goals-against average of 2.74 and a save percentage of .886.

Injuries: Sandis Vilmanis is out. Brad Marchand is on injured reserve. Aleksander Barkov and Jonah Gadjovich are on long-term injured reserve.

Columbus Looking to Protect Home Ice

Columbus couldn't keep pace with Buffalo on Friday, falling 5-2 after winning its previous two games. Those victories included a 7-2 rout of Colorado and a 2-1 shootout win over Dallas. The Blue Jackets have shown they can compete with stronger opponents, especially at Nationwide Arena, where they're 6-3-0. Scoring remains a concern, though. Columbus averages only 2.53 goals per game and puts 25.8 shots on net. The Blue Jackets allow 3.13 goals and 28.2 shots.

Kent Johnson has eight goals and 16 points to lead Columbus in both. The leader in assists, with 12, is Zach Werenski. The Blue Jackets have played poorly on the power play, scoring just 17.5% of the time with the man advantage. Goalie Jet Greaves has struggled between the pipes with a GAA of 3.36 and a SV% of .880. Cam Talbot has seen action in net, and has posted a 2.44 GAA and a .911 save percentage. 

Injuries: No injuries for Columbus.

Key To The Game

Florida has a clear advantage on special teams. The Panthers convert 23.5% of their power plays, while Columbus kills only 75.6% of opposing opportunities. The Blue Jackets also generate fewer shots and goals per game. Staying out of the penalty box will matter, particularly against Florida's talented forwards.

Florida vs Columbus Game Pick

• Florida Panthers

Columbus has played well at home, but Florida brings more scoring options and a stronger power play. The Panthers already beat the Blue Jackets 7-3 in October, and Matthew Tkachuk's 22 assists have helped create chances for several teammates. Columbus can make things difficult if Talbot starts and continues his solid play. Still, the Blue Jackets average only 2.53 goals per game, which leaves little room for defensive mistakes. Florida needs a better result after two straight losses, and its offensive depth should make the difference. I'll take the Panthers.

Florida vs Columbus Over/Under Pick

• Under

Columbus doesn't generate many shots, averaging 25.8 per game, and scores only 2.53 goals. Florida has also struggled recently, managing one goal against Boston after scoring three against Washington. The Panthers allow just 25.2 shots per contest, which could limit an already inconsistent Columbus attack. Talbot's 2.44 goals-against average gives the Blue Jackets a chance to keep this close if he gets the start. Florida has enough firepower to score, but Columbus may struggle to contribute. I'm taking the under.