Columbus Blue Jackets at Philadelphia Flyers
NHL game between the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Philadelphia Flyers on Mar 24, 2026. Final score: Columbus Blue Jackets 3, Philadelphia Flyers 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 24, 2026 |
| Venue | Xfinity Mobile Arena |
| Columbus Blue Jackets score | 3 |
| Philadelphia Flyers score | 2 |
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 | Zach Werenski | D | 1 | 1 | 3 | 24:27 | 0.10 | 1.87 |
| 2nd | Mason Marchment | L | 1 | 1 | 4 | 15:03 | 0.42 | 1.75 |
| 3rd | Damon Severson | D | 0 | 2 | 1 | 23:18 | 0.16 | 1.73 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Columbus Blue Jackets–Philadelphia Flyers) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 17:07 | PHI | Sean Couturier | Luke Glendening, Rasmus Ristolainen | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 00:44 | CBJ | Mathieu Olivier | Zach Werenski, Damon Severson | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 02:28 | CBJ | Zach Werenski | Damon Severson, Mason Marchment | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 3rd 04:38 | CBJ | Mason Marchment | Kirill Marchenko, Adam Fantilli | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 3rd 17:56 | PHI | Jamie Drysdale | Trevor Zegras, Christian Dvorak | 6v5 | 3–2 |
Team Comparison
| Columbus Blue Jackets | Philadelphia Flyers | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 19 | 26 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.50 | 3.08 |
| High-danger shots | 8 | 11 |
| Corsi % | 43.7% | 56.3% |
| Power play | 0/3 | 0/2 |
| Faceoff % | 48.0% | 52.0% |
| Hits | 25 | 13 |
| Blocks | 10 | 11 |
| Giveaways | 15 | 14 |
| Takeaways | 8 | 3 |
Columbus Blue Jackets Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Werenski | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 24:27 | 0.10 | 1.87 |
| Mason Marchment | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 15:03 | 0.42 | 1.75 |
| Damon Severson | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 23:18 | 0.16 | 1.73 |
| Mathieu Olivier | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 16:44 | 0.25 | 1.56 |
| Adam Fantilli | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:16 | 0.00 | 0.78 |
| Cole Sillinger | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:13 | 0.13 | 0.63 |
| Kirill Marchenko | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:38 | 0.03 | 0.60 |
| Dante Fabbro | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:28 | 0.07 | 0.60 |
| Boone Jenner | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:31 | 0.30 | 0.50 |
| Charlie Coyle | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:04 | 0.11 | 0.38 |
| Ivan Provorov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 24:53 | 0.02 | 0.14 |
| Danton Heinen | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:18 | 0.08 | 0.09 |
| Isac Lundeström | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:41 | 0.00 | 0.08 |
| Erik Gudbranson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:58 | 0.02 | -0.24 |
| Kent Johnson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:21 | 0.08 | -0.31 |
| Conor Garland | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:41 | 0.05 | -0.36 |
| Denton Mateychuk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:31 | 0.00 | -0.46 |
| Sean Monahan | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:55 | 0.00 | -0.51 |
Philadelphia Flyers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Couturier | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 16:15 | 0.23 | 1.27 |
| Luke Glendening | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12:30 | 0.22 | 1.17 |
| Nick Seeler | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:26 | 0.03 | 0.76 |
| Rasmus Ristolainen | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 22:27 | 0.04 | 0.67 |
| Trevor Zegras | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:08 | 0.06 | 0.60 |
| Garnet Hathaway | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:43 | 0.20 | 0.54 |
| Jamie Drysdale | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 21:56 | 0.03 | 0.30 |
| Carl Grundstrom | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:50 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Noah Juulsen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:58 | 0.01 | 0.08 |
| Christian Dvorak | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:52 | 0.14 | 0.05 |
| Owen Tippett | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 18:18 | 0.95 | -0.00 |
| Noah Cates | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:00 | 0.47 | -0.04 |
| Matvei Michkov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:38 | 0.00 | -0.20 |
| Denver Barkey | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:16 | 0.17 | -0.24 |
| Travis Sanheim | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:50 | 0.07 | -0.28 |
| Cam York | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:28 | 0.05 | -0.34 |
| Travis Konecny | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:32 | 0.05 | -0.49 |
| Alex Bump | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:59 | 0.10 | -0.55 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jet Greaves | Columbus Blue Jackets | 24 | 26 | 92.3% | 0.82 | W |
| Dan Vladar | Philadelphia Flyers | 16 | 19 | 84.2% | -1.18 | L |
Analysis
The Columbus Blue Jackets defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 3–2 on Mar 24, 2026, a one-goal game.
Philadelphia Flyers generated 3.08 expected goals to Columbus Blue Jackets's 1.5 — 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.
Zach Werenski led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.87 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 3 shots on goal.
Jet Greaves stopped 24 of 26, worth 0.82 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 3–2 on Mar 24, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Columbus Blue Jackets 3, Philadelphia Flyers 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Zach Werenski led all skaters at 1.87, on 1G, 1A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Philadelphia Flyers generated 3.08 expected goals and Columbus Blue Jackets generated 1.5, 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 19 shots on goal and Philadelphia Flyers put 26. High-danger chances went 8 to 11.
How did the goaltenders play?
Jet Greaves stopped 24 of 26 (0.82 goals saved above expected); Dan Vladar stopped 16 of 19 (-1.18 goals saved above expected).