Columbus Blue Jackets at Philadelphia Flyers
NHL game between the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Philadelphia Flyers on Mar 14, 2026. Final score: Columbus Blue Jackets 2, Philadelphia Flyers 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 14, 2026 |
| Venue | Xfinity Mobile Arena |
| Columbus Blue Jackets score | 2 |
| Philadelphia Flyers score | 1 |
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 | Alex Bump | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 15:34 | 0.15 | 0.85 |
| 2nd | Kirill Marchenko | R | 1 | 0 | 5 | 22:06 | 0.37 | 0.70 |
| 3rd | Christian Dvorak | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 19:47 | 0.11 | 0.64 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Columbus Blue Jackets–Philadelphia Flyers) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 04:21 | CBJ | Kirill Marchenko | Adam Fantilli, Damon Severson | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 10:24 | PHI | Alex Bump | Emil Andrae, Christian Dvorak | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| P5 00:00 | CBJ | Kirill Marchenko | — | 0v1 | 1–1 |
Team Comparison
| Columbus Blue Jackets | Philadelphia Flyers | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 28 | 19 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.50 | 3.99 |
| High-danger shots | 13 | 19 |
| Corsi % | 53.4% | 46.6% |
| Power play | 0/2 | 0/4 |
| Faceoff % | 52.5% | 47.5% |
| Hits | 25 | 21 |
| Blocks | 18 | 19 |
| Giveaways | 17 | 16 |
| Takeaways | 6 | 4 |
Columbus Blue Jackets Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirill Marchenko | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 22:06 | 0.37 | 0.70 |
| Damon Severson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 23:18 | 0.02 | 0.49 |
| Mathieu Olivier | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:25 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Zach Werenski | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 27:13 | 0.04 | 0.15 |
| Dante Fabbro | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:02 | 0.01 | 0.15 |
| Denton Mateychuk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:08 | 0.11 | 0.15 |
| Adam Fantilli | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 19:16 | 0.47 | 0.12 |
| Danton Heinen | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:28 | 0.16 | 0.10 |
| Sean Monahan | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:39 | 0.15 | 0.10 |
| Boone Jenner | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:56 | 0.03 | 0.10 |
| Cole Sillinger | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:06 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Mason Marchment | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:31 | 0.13 | 0.05 |
| Charlie Coyle | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:20 | 0.13 | 0.05 |
| Kent Johnson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:27 | 0.15 | 0.05 |
| Isac Lundeström | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:07 | 0.12 | 0.05 |
| Ivan Provorov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 26:37 | 0.04 | 0.00 |
| Egor Zamula | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7:20 | 0.03 | 0.00 |
| Conor Garland | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:10 | 0.21 | 0.00 |
Philadelphia Flyers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bump | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15:34 | 0.15 | 0.85 |
| Christian Dvorak | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:47 | 0.11 | 0.64 |
| Emil Andrae | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 11:26 | 0.00 | 0.64 |
| Denver Barkey | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:01 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Nick Seeler | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:42 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Noah Cates | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:09 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Owen Tippett | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:23 | 0.40 | 0.10 |
| Luke Glendening | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:29 | 0.23 | 0.10 |
| Nikita Grebenkin | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:55 | 0.20 | 0.10 |
| Travis Konecny | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:05 | 0.17 | 0.05 |
| Travis Sanheim | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24:08 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Sean Couturier | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:16 | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| Jamie Drysdale | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 25:16 | 0.03 | 0.05 |
| Rasmus Ristolainen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24:35 | 0.22 | 0.00 |
| Trevor Zegras | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 22:15 | 0.20 | 0.00 |
| Cam York | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:50 | 0.15 | 0.00 |
| Matvei Michkov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:18 | 0.32 | -0.10 |
| Carl Grundstrom | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:51 | 0.01 | -0.28 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jet Greaves | Columbus Blue Jackets | 18 | 19 | 94.7% | 3.97 | W |
| Dan Vladar | Philadelphia Flyers | 27 | 28 | 96.4% | 2.48 | O |
Analysis
The Columbus Blue Jackets defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 2–1 on Mar 14, 2026, a one-goal game.
Philadelphia Flyers generated 3.99 expected goals to Columbus Blue Jackets's 3.5 — 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.
Alex Bump led all skaters with a Game Score of 0.85 on 1 goal, 1 shots on goal.
Jet Greaves stopped 18 of 19, worth 3.97 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Columbus Blue Jackets vs Philadelphia Flyers game?
The Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Philadelphia Flyers 2–1 on Mar 14, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Columbus Blue Jackets 2, Philadelphia Flyers 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Alex Bump led all skaters at 0.85, on 1G, 0A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Philadelphia Flyers generated 3.99 expected goals and Columbus Blue Jackets generated 3.5, so Philadelphia Flyers created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Columbus Blue Jackets put 28 shots on goal and Philadelphia Flyers put 19. High-danger chances went 13 to 19.
How did the goaltenders play?
Jet Greaves stopped 18 of 19 (3.97 goals saved above expected); Dan Vladar stopped 27 of 28 (2.48 goals saved above expected).