Columbus Blue Jackets at Philadelphia Flyers
NHL game between the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Philadelphia Flyers on Oct 27, 2026. Final score: Columbus Blue Jackets 4, Philadelphia Flyers 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 27, 2026 |
| Venue | Xfinity Mobile Arena |
| Columbus Blue Jackets score | 4 |
| Philadelphia Flyers score | 3 |
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 | Kent Johnson | C | 2 | 1 | 2 | 14:41 | 0.57 | 2.46 |
| 2nd | Trevor Zegras | C | 1 | 1 | 3 | 20:47 | 0.60 | 1.71 |
| 3rd | Adam Fantilli | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 20:45 | 0.17 | 1.58 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Columbus Blue Jackets–Philadelphia Flyers) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 10:58 | CBJ | Adam Fantilli | Kent Johnson, Jake Christiansen | 4v4 | 1–0 |
| 1st 12:54 | CBJ | Kent Johnson | Zach Werenski, Valeri Nichushkin | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 1st 13:44 | CBJ | Denton Mateychuk | Mathieu Olivier, Matthew Knies | 5v5 | 3–0 |
| 2nd 09:59 | PHI | Noah Cates | Porter Martone, Oliver Bonk | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 3rd 15:04 | PHI | Trevor Zegras | Christian Dvorak, Travis Sanheim | 5v5 | 3–2 |
| 3rd 19:49 | PHI | Jamie Drysdale | Tyson Foerster, Trevor Zegras | 6v5 | 3–3 |
| OT 02:22 | CBJ | Kent Johnson | Adam Fantilli, Zach Werenski | 3v3 | 4–3 |
Team Comparison
| Columbus Blue Jackets | Philadelphia Flyers | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 15 | 32 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.83 | 3.78 |
| High-danger shots | 14 | 30 |
| Corsi % | 35.9% | 64.1% |
| Power play | 0/1 | 0/2 |
| Faceoff % | 56.0% | 44.0% |
| Hits | 18 | 15 |
| Blocks | 19 | 12 |
| Giveaways | 13 | 14 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 1 |
Columbus Blue Jackets Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent Johnson | C | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 14:41 | 0.57 | 2.46 |
| Adam Fantilli | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 20:45 | 0.17 | 1.58 |
| Mathieu Olivier | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:37 | 0.01 | 1.12 |
| Zach Werenski | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 28:09 | 0.17 | 0.84 |
| Matthew Knies | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:18 | 0.01 | 0.83 |
| Valeri Nichushkin | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:50 | 0.28 | 0.42 |
| Charlie Coyle | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:36 | 0.13 | 0.32 |
| Erik Gudbranson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:30 | 0.01 | 0.08 |
| Denton Mateychuk | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 21:19 | 0.06 | 0.03 |
| Jake Christiansen | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:51 | 0.00 | -0.04 |
| Ryan Lomberg | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:48 | 0.09 | -0.07 |
| Luca Del Bel Belluz | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:56 | 0.00 | -0.13 |
| Dmitri Voronkov | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:44 | 0.00 | -0.16 |
| Dante Fabbro | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:51 | 0.00 | -0.17 |
| Damon Severson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24:38 | 0.00 | -0.30 |
| Cole Sillinger | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:11 | 0.16 | -0.63 |
| Conor Garland | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:53 | 0.18 | -0.78 |
| Sean Monahan | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:29 | 0.00 | -0.83 |
Philadelphia Flyers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Zegras | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 20:47 | 0.60 | 1.71 |
| Tyson Foerster | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 16:48 | 0.50 | 1.30 |
| Nick Seeler | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:05 | 0.00 | 1.26 |
| Travis Sanheim | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 24:57 | 0.39 | 1.02 |
| Porter Martone | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:23 | 0.24 | 0.98 |
| Noah Cates | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 14:44 | 0.39 | 0.89 |
| Christian Dvorak | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 18:14 | 0.39 | 0.87 |
| Cam York | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:49 | 0.24 | 0.83 |
| Jamie Drysdale | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 26:48 | 0.18 | 0.75 |
| Alex Bump | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 12:11 | 0.11 | 0.57 |
| Hunter McDonald | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:08 | 0.05 | 0.55 |
| Oliver Bonk | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16:48 | 0.05 | 0.48 |
| Matvei Michkov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:35 | 0.52 | 0.43 |
| Denver Barkey | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:27 | 0.00 | 0.29 |
| Noel Acciari | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:34 | 0.06 | 0.24 |
| Michael Bunting | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:27 | 0.01 | 0.07 |
| Sean Couturier | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:16 | 0.03 | 0.02 |
| Cole Knuble | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:16 | 0.03 | -0.21 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Talbot | Columbus Blue Jackets | 29 | 32 | 90.6% | 0.78 | W |
| Dan Vladar | Philadelphia Flyers | 11 | 15 | 73.3% | -2.17 | O |
Analysis
The Columbus Blue Jackets defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 4–3 on Oct 27, 2026, a one-goal game.
Philadelphia Flyers generated 3.78 expected goals to Columbus Blue Jackets's 1.83 — 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.
Kent Johnson led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.46 on 2 goals, 1 assist, 2 shots on goal.
Cam Talbot stopped 29 of 32, worth 0.78 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 4–3 on Oct 27, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Columbus Blue Jackets 4, Philadelphia Flyers 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Kent Johnson led all skaters at 2.46, on 2G, 1A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Philadelphia Flyers generated 3.78 expected goals and Columbus Blue Jackets generated 1.83, 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 15 shots on goal and Philadelphia Flyers put 32. High-danger chances went 14 to 30.