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Stephen Nover's NHL Thursday Sweep
(NHL) Florida vs. Columbus,
Money Line: -108.00 Columbus (Home)
Result: Win
Money Line: -108.00 Columbus (Home)
Result: Win
Scoring a game-tying goal with three seconds left, Florida went on to beat the Blue Jackets, 4-3 in a shootout, two days ago in Columbus. The Panthers outplayed the Blue Jackets and deserved to pull out that win.
But I see the Blue Jackets getting their revenge here. They've defeated Florida 14 of the last 17 times at home even with that Tuesday defeat.
Columbus may have suffered a letdown in that loss to the Panthers. The Blue Jackets had upset defending Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay by three goals in their previous game, which also was at home.
This will be just the Panthers' fourth game. They are 3-0, but their first two victories occurred at home against the Blackhawks.
Note, too, that Florida backup goalie Chris Driedger is expected to be in net.
But I see the Blue Jackets getting their revenge here. They've defeated Florida 14 of the last 17 times at home even with that Tuesday defeat.
Columbus may have suffered a letdown in that loss to the Panthers. The Blue Jackets had upset defending Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay by three goals in their previous game, which also was at home.
This will be just the Panthers' fourth game. They are 3-0, but their first two victories occurred at home against the Blackhawks.
Note, too, that Florida backup goalie Chris Driedger is expected to be in net.