Florida at Columbus

Florida is 7-4-2 on the road this season. They're on a 5-2 run netting 22 goals with an offense that is fourth in the NHL in shots on goal, and a defense that is fourth in goals allowed (2.54 per game) and seventh in save percentage (.914). Last place Columbus is getting outscored by 16 goals, the second-worst differential in the Eastern Conference. The offense is 22nd in goals scored and 19th in shooting percentage, with a defense that is 28th in goals given up (3.45 per game) and 15th in save percentage (.906). Columbus has lost three of four surrendering 16 goals and is 5-25 after scoring 4 or more goals in its last game. Florida has won three in a row versus Columbus by a 16-4 count, so back the visitors. Play Florida.