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Philadelphia Flyers see second-period swing as Columbus Blue Jackets close out at Xfinity Mobile Arena

The Philadelphia Flyers moved to 34-24 with 2 points after a 3-2 result against the Columbus Blue Jackets, who improved to 38-22 with 3 points at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia.


Mar 24, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski (8) reacts after scoring a goal against the Philadelphia Flyers in the second period at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images

First period


The Flyers opened the scoring with 1 goal in the first period while the Blue Jackets were held to 0.


The Flyers generated 26 shots in the game and won 52 percent of the faceoffs on a 26-24 edge in faceoffs won.


Second period


The Blue Jackets changed the game with 2 goals in the second period while the Flyers scored 0 in the frame.


Columbus finished with 25 hits and 8 takeaways, and the Flyers ended with 13 hits and 3 takeaways.


The Flyers went 0-for-1 on the power play with 1 shot, and the Blue Jackets went 0-for-2 on the power play.


This Philadelphia Flyers vs Columbus Blue Jackets match summary also reflected puck-management pressure, with the Flyers at 14 giveaways and the Jackets at 15 giveaways.


Mar 24, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Flyers left wing Alex Bump (20) shoots the puck against Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Jet Greaves (73) in the third period at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images

Third period


The Flyers scored 1 goal in the third period and the Blue Jackets scored 1 to keep the margin unchanged.


Sean Couturier recorded 1 goal on 3 shots, and Dan Vladar finished with 16 saves on 19 shots against.


Jamie Drysdale posted 1 goal on 1 shot, and Owen Tippett logged 7 shots in the loss.


For Columbus, Jet Greaves earned the win with 24 saves on 26 shots against, and Zach Werenski was listed as the top star as the Jackets finished with 19 shots.


Postgame notes


The post game analysis showed the Flyers at 11 penalty minutes on 4 penalties and the Blue Jackets at 9 penalty minutes on 3 penalties.


A Philadelphia Flyers coach post-game reaction can also point to even-strength scoring, where the Flyers had 2 even-strength goals and the Blue Jackets had 3.


Fans tracking a Philadelphia Flyers vs Columbus Blue Jackets full match report could also note the Flyers at 11 blocked shots and Columbus at 10 blocked shots.


Mar 24, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Flyers goalie Dan Vladar (80) enters the ice before the game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images

The Flyers are scheduled to host the Chicago Blackhawks at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, PA at 7:00 PM EDT on 3/26/2026, with viewing on ESPN+, CHSN, and NBCS-PH.


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