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The NHL schedule on Saturday includes a showdown between the Florida Panthers (12-12-2) and the Columbus Blue Jackets (13-9-5), starting at 3:30 p.m. ET at Amerant Bank Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Panthers rank 15th and the Blue Jackets 11th in the Eastern Conference.
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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 | 22nd |
| Goals Allowed | 3.15 | 19th |
| Shots | 29 | 12th |
| Shots Allowed | 26.2 | 6th |
| Power Play % | 17.89% | 20th |
| Penalty Kill % | 80.46% | 19th |
Blue Jackets' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.96 | 20th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.3 | 21st |
| Shots | 30.1 | 4th |
| Shots Allowed | 30.9 | 29th |
| Power Play % | 18.75% | 16th |
| Penalty Kill % | 71.83% | 30th |
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Panthers vs. Blue Jackets Top Players
Panthers
- With 15 goals and 12 assists this season, Brad Marchand is one of Florida's leading contributors (27 points).
- Sam Reinhart has 24 points (14 goals, 10 assists) to add to the team's scoring efforts.
- Through 26 games, Anton Lundell has proven himself as an important offensive option for Florida. He has 20 points (six goals and 14 assists).
- 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's 29 points make him a pivotal offensive option for Columbus. He has nine goals and 20 assists in 27 games.
- Kirill Marchenko is a key piece of the offense for Columbus with 23 total points this season. He has scored nine goals and added 14 assists in 23 games.
- Adam Fantilli is a crucial player on offense for Columbus with 11 goals and 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 (30th in the league).
Panthers vs. Blue Jackets Injury Report
Panthers
Aleksander Barkov Jr.: Out (Knee),
Cole Schwindt: Out (Arm),
Eetu Luostarinen: Day-To-Day (Lower Body),
Tomas Nosek: Out (Knee),
Matthew Tkachuk: Out (Groin),
Dmitry Kulikov: Out (Upper Body),
Jonah Gadjovich: Out (Upper Body)
Blue Jackets
Boone Jenner: Out (Upper Body),
Erik Gudbranson: Out (Hip),
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 |