Philadelphia Flyers at Columbus Blue Jackets
NHL game between the Philadelphia Flyers and the Columbus Blue Jackets on Jan 28, 2026. Final score: Philadelphia Flyers 3, Columbus Blue Jackets 5.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 28, 2026 |
| Venue | Nationwide Arena |
| Philadelphia Flyers score | 3 |
| Columbus Blue Jackets score | 5 |
Shot charts, expected goals (xG), Game Score and advanced box scores for this game are available on Hockey Alchemy.
Three Stars by Game Score
Ranked by Game Score, which rolls goals, assists, shot quality, play-driving and penalties into one number — so the best player is chosen by the box score, not by a vote.
| Player | Pos | G | A | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Travis Konecny | R | 3 | 0 | 3 | 21:30 | 0.56 | 2.35 |
| 2nd | Mathieu Olivier | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14:04 | 0.99 | 1.59 |
| 3rd | Charlie Coyle | C | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:35 | 0.22 | 1.49 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Philadelphia Flyers–Columbus Blue Jackets) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 00:38 | CBJ | Charlie Coyle | Mathieu Olivier, Zach Werenski | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 09:03 | PHI | Travis Konecny | Cam York, Noah Juulsen | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 1st 19:40 | CBJ | Kirill Marchenko | Zach Werenski, Adam Fantilli | 4v4 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 01:58 | CBJ | Erik Gudbranson | Cole Sillinger, Charlie Coyle | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 3rd 04:08 | PHI | Travis Konecny | Christian Dvorak, Jamie Drysdale | 5v5 | 2–3 |
| 3rd 15:14 | PHI | Travis Konecny | Travis Sanheim | 5v5 | 3–3 |
| 3rd 16:32 | CBJ | Sean Monahan | Damon Severson, Kent Johnson | 5v5 | 3–4 |
| 3rd 18:54 | CBJ | Mathieu Olivier | Cole Sillinger | 5v6 | 3–5 |
Team Comparison
| Philadelphia Flyers | Columbus Blue Jackets | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 5 |
| Shots on goal | 27 | 31 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.49 | 3.05 |
| High-danger shots | 15 | 14 |
| Corsi % | 47.8% | 52.2% |
| Power play | 0/5 | 0/3 |
| Faceoff % | 37.9% | 62.1% |
| Hits | 21 | 17 |
| Blocks | 18 | 11 |
| Giveaways | 9 | 11 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 5 |
Philadelphia Flyers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Konecny | R | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 21:30 | 0.56 | 2.35 |
| Cam York | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 23:53 | 0.15 | 0.79 |
| Noah Juulsen | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:18 | 0.00 | 0.69 |
| Jamie Drysdale | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 26:46 | 0.13 | 0.69 |
| Travis Sanheim | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 23:36 | 0.10 | 0.59 |
| Christian Dvorak | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 21:59 | 0.33 | 0.59 |
| Noah Cates | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:50 | 0.15 | 0.25 |
| Carl Grundstrom | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:54 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Owen Tippett | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:08 | 0.16 | 0.15 |
| Lane Pederson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:48 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Sean Couturier | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:41 | 0.28 | 0.15 |
| Nick Seeler | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:11 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Trevor Zegras | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 21:20 | 0.46 | 0.10 |
| Bobby Brink | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:52 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Denver Barkey | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:12 | 0.17 | 0.05 |
| Nikita Grebenkin | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:16 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Matvei Michkov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:31 | 0.21 | 0.00 |
| Rasmus Ristolainen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1:01 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Columbus Blue Jackets Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathieu Olivier | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 14:04 | 0.99 | 1.59 |
| Charlie Coyle | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 18:35 | 0.22 | 1.49 |
| Zach Werenski | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 22:58 | 0.22 | 1.33 |
| Cole Sillinger | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 14:10 | 0.07 | 1.18 |
| Sean Monahan | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 17:59 | 0.11 | 0.80 |
| Kirill Marchenko | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 17:47 | 0.23 | 0.75 |
| Adam Fantilli | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 17:09 | 0.70 | 0.74 |
| Damon Severson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 22:18 | 0.07 | 0.69 |
| Erik Gudbranson | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 18:35 | 0.05 | 0.60 |
| Kent Johnson | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12:36 | 0.18 | 0.54 |
| Miles Wood | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:30 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Egor Zamula | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:38 | 0.03 | 0.10 |
| Isac Lundeström | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:00 | 0.01 | 0.10 |
| Ivan Provorov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 22:22 | 0.06 | 0.10 |
| Boone Jenner | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:46 | 0.06 | 0.00 |
| Denton Mateychuk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:57 | 0.03 | -0.05 |
| Dmitri Voronkov | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:38 | 0.00 | -0.10 |
| Mason Marchment | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:46 | 0.15 | -0.15 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dan Vladar | Philadelphia Flyers | 26 | 30 | 86.7% | -1.23 | L |
| Elvis Merzlikins | Columbus Blue Jackets | 24 | 27 | 88.9% | 0.37 | W |
Analysis
The Columbus Blue Jackets defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 5–3 on Jan 28, 2026.
Columbus Blue Jackets generated 3.05 expected goals to Philadelphia Flyers's 3.49 — Philadelphia Flyers owned the better of the chances but Columbus Blue Jackets took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Travis Konecny led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.35 on 3 goals, 3 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Philadelphia Flyers vs Columbus Blue Jackets game?
The Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Philadelphia Flyers 5–3 on Jan 28, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Columbus Blue Jackets 5, Philadelphia Flyers 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Travis Konecny led all skaters at 2.35, on 3G, 0A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Columbus Blue Jackets generated 3.05 expected goals and Philadelphia Flyers generated 3.49, so Philadelphia Flyers created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Philadelphia Flyers put 27 shots on goal and Columbus Blue Jackets put 31. High-danger chances went 15 to 14.
How did the goaltenders play?
Dan Vladar stopped 26 of 30 (-1.23 goals saved above expected); Elvis Merzlikins stopped 24 of 27 (0.37 goals saved above expected).