Bobrovsky blanks former team, Panthers score 4 on Jackets
Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky (72) defends the goal against Columbus Blue Jackets center Boone Jenner (38) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Lynne Sladky]
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 22 shots, and the Florida Panthers beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-0. It was the first shutout of the season for Bobrovsky, who played with Columbus from 2013-19. The Panthers got goals from Brandon Montour, Matthew Tkachuk, Aleksander Barkov and Sam Reinhart as they halted a two-game skid. Bobrovsky is now 9-2-1 against Columbus since leaving for Florida. Elvis Merzlikins made 22 saves for Columbus, which had won its past two games.
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Florida Panthers left wing Matthew Tkachuk (19) celebrates with center Aleksander Barkov (16) after scoring a goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Columbus Blue Jackets, Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
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Florida Panthers left wing Matthew Tkachuk (19) attempts a shot on the goal as Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Andrew Peeke, left and goaltender Elvis Merzlikins, right, defends during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
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Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov (16) scores a goal past Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins (90) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
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