Struggling for Goals, Blue Jackets and Panthers Seek Offensive Boost in Upcoming Matchup

Blue Jackets and Panthers rank 26th and 25th in power-play percentage respectively, with both teams struggling in offense; Florida slow off the mark despite reaching Stanley Cup Final last season.

• The Columbus Blue Jackets and the Florida Panthers, who rank 26th and 25th in power play percentage respectively, are seeking to improve their offense in their upcoming match.
• Both teams have struggled in recent games, with the Blue Jackets losing five of their last six, and the Panthers are presently eight points behind the Atlantic Division leader Boston.
• Despite their slow start to the season, the Panthers' head coach Paul Maurice remains optimistic about their offensive capabilities.
• Sam Reinhart, the center for the Panthers, has been a standout player with eight goals, tying him for sixth in the NHL, and three power-play goals.
• For the Blue Jackets, 19-year-old rookie Adam Fantilli, the third pick in the 2023 draft, has shown promise with two goals and four assists in 11 games.

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