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Game Preview: Blue Jackets look to halt Panthers' hot streak

The Florida Panthers (11-9-4) are currently riding their first three-game winning streak in nine months and sit sixth place in the Atlantic Division, with only Buffalo and Toronto trailing behind.

In the Panthers' most recent match-up against the St. Louis Blues, Brandon Pirri opened the scoring for Florida at 12:18 in the second period, and 13 seconds later, center Derek MacKenzie added on. St. Louis’ lone goal came from David Backes 21 seconds later, but MacKenzie notched another one to help the Panthers secure a 3-1 road win.

The Panthers’ No. 1 goaltender, Robert Luongo, has been excellent for Florida so far this season with a .