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Bennett Scores Twice as Panthers Stop 2-Game Skid with a 4-1 Win over Blue Jackets
Sam Bennett scored twice, and Jacob Markstrom stopped 37 shots as Florida ended a two-game skid.
On Tuesday, the Florida Panthers defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-1 at Nationwide Arena, with Sam Bennett scoring twice to snap a two-game skid. An announced crowd of 14,134 watched Columbus drop its second straight game.
The Blue Jackets have been outscored 23-8 in the middle frame this season and remain 0-9-0 when trailing after two periods. Offensive struggles have prevented Columbus from overcoming deficits.
Panthers goalie Jacob Markstrom stopped 36 saves, while Columbus netminder Cam Talbot made 24 saves. Forwards Lars Eller and Sam Reinhart also scored for Florida, with Ivan Provorov tallying the lone goal for Columbus.
Blue Jackets coach Rick Bowness said, "Some of them, we're getting and we're missing the net." The team registered over 70 shot attempts but could not convert on scoring chances.
Florida notched its 12th victory in the last 13 games against the Blue Jackets, maintaining dominance in the series. The Panthers host Detroit on Thursday, while Columbus hosts Tampa Bay Lightning at Nationwide Arena.