Columbus Blue Jackets vs Florida Panthers Prediction: the Panthers should be able to beat the Blue Jackets

Prediction for the NHL Columbus Blue Jackets vs Florida Panthers match which will take place on October 16th. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

Columbus started the new season with a loss. The Blue Jackets fought well against Minnesota but couldn't beat the Wild - a 3:2 defeat. But the second game was great for them, as they managed to beat Colorado. The Avalanche is in terrible shape right now, but that doesn't take away from Columbus, who showed great attacking play to win 6:4.

But the reigning Stanley Cup champions have just two wins in four games. The Panthers have beaten Boston twice this season—6:4 in their first meeting and 4:3 the day before. At the same time, Florida has had a couple of awful games, losing 3:1 to Ottawa and 5:2 to Buffalo on the road.

The experts have Florida as the favorite in this game. The Panthers are a class above Columbus - what can you say when the reigning Stanley Cup champions and the worst team in the East last season meet? Even without Barkov and Tkachuk, the Panthers should be able to beat the Blue Jackets, and a strong win over Boston the night before should give them confidence in their abilities.