Panthers Return Home Looking For Revenge Against Columbus
The Florida Panthers return home on Thursday to face an opponent that they haven't beaten in seven years.
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The Florida Panthers return home on Thursday to face an opponent that they haven't beaten in seven years.
After suffering a tough defeat on Monday in Columbus, the Florida Panthers will try to bounce back against one of the league's original six teams.
The Florida Panthers may have gotten more than they expected from their opponent on Monday night.
The Florida Panthers have gradually been making their way up the Eastern Conference standings despite having to overcome a few obstacles.
Florida Panthers defenseman Ed Jovanovski was fined $5,000 by the NHL on Sunday for elbowing Columbus Blue Jackets forward Corey Tropp on Saturday night.
Ryan Johansen scored the tie-breaking goal in the third period to and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Florida Panthers for the eighth straight time, 3-2 on Saturday night.
The Columbus Blue Jackets wanted their last home game in a month to be memorable. Linemates Ryan Johansen and Boone Jenner each had a goal and an assist in the first period, and Sergei Bobrovsky made 36 saves to lead the Blue Jackets past the Florida Panthers 4-1 on Saturday night.
The Florida Panthers continue to cling to the lead in the Southeast Division as the team looks for a much-needed playoff spot and possibly a division championship.
