The Panthers have been more liberal with their goalie usage since returning from the Olympic break, which appears to be paying early dividends for Bobrovsky, who has struggled for most of the 2025-26 season. The 37-year-old veteran goalie saved 28 of 29 Shots (.966 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 3-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings, and has a 2.53 GAA and .914 SV% in four games since returning from the NHL stoppage. The Panthers enter Thursday's contest as slight -103 home underdogs against a Columbus Blue Jackets team with points in seven straight games (4-0-3).
