Columbus Blue Jackets @ Philadelphia Flyers
Marchenko carries surging Blue Jackets past Flyers, 2-1 in shootout
PHILADELPHIA -- — Kirill Marchenko scored his 25th goal and lifted a backhander over Dan Vladar in the third round of a shootout to give the Columbus Blue Jackets a 2-1 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday night.
The Blue Jackets extended their points streak to nine games as they fight Detroit for the second wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference. They are 5-0-4 during the streak.
Marchenko opened the scoring on a wrist shot 4:21 into the first period. Alex Bump tied it on a tip with 9:36 left in the period.
Jet Greaves made 18 saves for Columbus. Vladar stopped 27 shots.
Blue Jackets: Host Carolina on Tuesday night.
Flyers: At Anaheim on Wednesday night.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Jon McIsaac
- Mike Sullivan
- Linesmen:
- David Brisebois
- Jeremy Faucher
2025-26 Metropolitan Division Standings
| Team | W | L | OTL | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina | 42 | 18 | 6 | 90 |
| Pittsburgh | 33 | 18 | 15 | 81 |
| NY Islanders | 38 | 24 | 5 | 81 |
| Columbus | 34 | 21 | 11 | 79 |
| Philadelphia | 31 | 23 | 12 | 74 |
| Washington | 33 | 27 | 8 | 74 |
| New Jersey | 33 | 31 | 2 | 68 |
| NY Rangers | 28 | 30 | 8 | 64 |

