Florida Panthers Eye Redemption Against Columbus Blue Jackets at Home
As the Florida Panthers prepare to host the Columbus Blue Jackets at Amerant Bank Arena, fans are eager to see if their team can bounce back from recent performances. The Panthers have shown a mixed bag of results in their last few outings, with a narrow shootout victory against the Detroit Red Wings and a tough loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs.
The Panthers' resilience was on display as they overcame a two-goal deficit in the third period against Detroit, showcasing their ability to fight back late in games. However, defensive lapses and an inability to capitalize on power plays were evident in their defeat by Toronto, where they allowed six goals despite outshooting their opponents.
Analyzing past game statistics reveals that while Florida has been aggressive offensively with 30 shots against Toronto and 38 versus Detroit, converting these opportunities into goals remains an area for improvement. Their shooting percentage dipped as low as five percent against Detroit – something they'll need to enhance moving forward.
On special teams, Florida's power play has been underwhelming recently; failing to score during four opportunities against Toronto is something that will require attention before facing Columbus. Conversely, penalty killing has been more effective with no power-play goals allowed in these matches.
Defensively speaking, hits have remained high for Florida with 49 and 39 respectively in their last two games indicating physicality isn't lacking. However, maintaining discipline is crucial as evidenced by accumulating eight penalties against Detroit which could have cost them dearly had it not been for strong goaltending performance.
The upcoming game promises another test for the Panthers' resolve and ability to refine their gameplay across all zones of the ice. Fans can catch this exciting matchup live on BSFL or BSOH networks on April 11th at 7:00 PM Eastern Time when these two teams face off at Amerant Bank Arena located at One Panther Parkway in Sunrise, FL (zip code: 33323).