Flyers Lose Shootout Battle Against Blue Jackets

Philadelphia fails to capitalize on power play opportunities in tight divisional matchup

Mar. 15, 2026 at 4:04am

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The Philadelphia Flyers and Columbus Blue Jackets battled to a 1-1 tie through regulation, with Alex Bump scoring for the Flyers to cancel out an early goal by Kirill Marchenko. The game grew increasingly contentious, with several physical altercations, but the Flyers were unable to take advantage of their power play opportunities, including a lengthy 5-on-3 advantage. The game went to a shootout, where the Blue Jackets prevailed, dealing a blow to the Flyers' playoff hopes.

Why it matters

This was a crucial divisional matchup for the Flyers, who are chasing the Blue Jackets in the Eastern Conference standings. A regulation win would have allowed the Flyers to close the gap, but their inability to capitalize on the power play proved costly. The loss is a setback in the Flyers' push for a playoff spot.

The details

The game started with Marchenko giving the Blue Jackets an early lead, but Bump tied it up midway through the first period. The game grew increasingly physical, with several incidents of boarding and cross-checking. The Flyers had a lengthy 5-on-3 power play in the third period but were unable to score, and the game went to overtime and a shootout, where the Blue Jackets prevailed.

  • The game was played on March 15, 2026.
  • Marchenko scored the opening goal in the first five minutes of the game.
  • Bump scored the tying goal midway through the first period.
  • The Flyers had a lengthy 5-on-3 power play to start the third period.

The players

Kirill Marchenko

A forward for the Columbus Blue Jackets who scored the opening goal of the game.

Alex Bump

A forward for the Philadelphia Flyers who scored the tying goal in the first period.

Denver Barkey

A Flyers player who was the target of several physical altercations throughout the game.

Damon Severson

A Blue Jackets defenseman who was involved in several physical incidents, including cross-checking Barkey.

Jet Greaves

The Blue Jackets' goaltender who made the winning save in the shootout.

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