Bobrovsky's Shutout Leads Panthers Over Blue Jackets, Ties Esposito

The Florida Panthers secured their fifth consecutive victory with a 3-0 shutout against the Columbus Blue Jackets, led by goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky, who made 16 saves and recorded his fourth shutout of the season. This win marked Bobrovsky's 423rd career victory, tying him with Tony Esposito for 10th place on the NHL's all-time wins list. Sam Reinhart and Mackie Samoskevich each scored power-play goals, while Aleksander Barkov added an empty-net goal and two assists, showcasing the Panthers' offensive strength. Florida is currently leading the Atlantic Division, having won 10 of their last 12 games, with Bobrovsky contributing significantly to this success. The Blue Jackets, despite their loss, remain in contention for a wild-card playoff berth, currently holding a 5-4-1 record in their last 10 games. Both teams are looking ahead to their next matches, with the Panthers hosting Buffalo and the Blue Jackets visiting the Rangers.