Sam Reinhart, Panthers Pregame: Florida vs. Columbus Blue Jackets

Florida Panthers forward Sam Reinhart speaks before his team plays the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday, March 6, 2025.

The Panthers acquired backup goalie Vitek Vanecek from San Jose on Wednesday.

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Monday, the Panthers beat Tampa Bay 2-1.

Sasha Barkov scored both of his goals in the second period to give Florida a 2-0 lead going into the third.

Florida killed off all seven of Tampa Bay’s power play chances.

Florida, which has won four straight and nine of 11, play host to the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday night.

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