COLUMBUS (CBSMiami) – The Florida Panthers will look to build off a big blowout win as they begin a tough road trip against the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Florida’s 7-2 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs ended a 1-7-1 stretch that saw them drop nearly out of playoff contention.
Center Jonathan Marchessault scored two goals in the win and now has 22 on the season.
Marchessault is perhaps the best bargain in the NHL, having signed a two-year deal in the offseason with Florida worth a total of $1.5 million. He has 42 points this season.
“I think we should be a playoff team,” Marchessault said.