Paul Maurice, Panthers Postgame: Florida Wins 3rd Straight, Beats Columbus Blue Jackets in OT

Florida Panthers coach Paul Maurice speaks after his team beat the visiting Columbus Blue Jackets 2-1 in overtime on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Sunrise. Florida has won three straight. Thursday, Sergei Bobrovsky made 30 saves with the Panthers outshot 31-16 going into overtime where Sam Reinhart won it on a power play. Sam Bennett also scored. Mike Benning, making his NHL debut, had an assist on Reinhart's game-winning goal. Florida next plays Sunday night against the host Seattle Kraken. Video Courtesy Florida Panthers / @FlaPanthers / Panthers Vision The Panthers Have Done It Again, Repeat as Cup Champs: https://floridahockeynow.com/florida-panthers-repeat-stanley-cup-champions-2025/ Panthers Get Their New Rings. Yeah, They Nice: https://floridahockeynow.com/stanley-cup-champion-florida-panthers-get-rings-yeah-they-nice/ Florida Panthers, Tampa Bay Lightning Bringing Hockey Outdoors - In Florida: https://floridahockeynow.com/nhl-outdoor-hockey-miami-tampa-florida-panthers-lightning/ For the most in-depth coverage of the Florida Panthers: — Visit Florida Hockey Now — https://floridahockeynow.com — Subscribe to Florida Hockey Now: https://floridahockeynow.com/membership-account/subscribe-to-fhn/ — Like Our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/flahockeynow/ — On Bluesky: * https://bsky.app/profile/georgerichards.bsky.social —Follow us on Twitter: * https://twitter.com/GeorgeRichards * https://twitter.com/thegovman Video Courtesy Florida Panthers / Panther Vision