Blue Jackets edge Flyers to seize second in Metropolitan

Zach Werenski and Mason Marchment each had a goal and an assist in Columbus' 3-2 road win over Philadelphia.

Mar. 25, 2026 at 5:56am

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The Columbus Blue Jackets rebounded from a rare regulation defeat to post a 3-2 road win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday. Zach Werenski and Mason Marchment each delivered a goal and an assist for the Blue Jackets, who jumped over the Pittsburgh Penguins for second place in the Metropolitan Division. Sean Couturier and Jamie Drysdale scored for the Flyers, who missed a key opportunity to gain ground in the wild-card race.

Why it matters

The Blue Jackets' victory over the Flyers was an important result in the tight Metropolitan Division race, as Columbus leapfrogged Pittsburgh for second place. The loss was a missed opportunity for Philadelphia to improve its wild-card positioning in the Eastern Conference playoff hunt.

The details

Mathieu Olivier also scored for Columbus, while Jet Greaves made 24 saves. Couturier opened the scoring for the Flyers, but the Blue Jackets responded with goals from Olivier, Werenski, and Marchment to take a 3-1 lead. Drysdale scored late to make it 3-2, but the Flyers were unable to find the equalizer.

  • The game was played on Tuesday, March 25, 2026.

The players

Zach Werenski

A defenseman for the Columbus Blue Jackets who had a goal and an assist in the game.

Mason Marchment

A forward for the Columbus Blue Jackets who had a goal and an assist in the game.

Sean Couturier

The captain of the Philadelphia Flyers who scored the team's first goal.

Jamie Drysdale

A defenseman for the Philadelphia Flyers who scored a late goal to make it 3-2.

Jet Greaves

The goaltender for the Columbus Blue Jackets who made 24 saves in the win.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

The takeaway

This game was an important result in the tight Metropolitan Division race, as the Blue Jackets' victory allowed them to leapfrog the Penguins for second place. The loss was a missed opportunity for the Flyers to improve their wild-card positioning in the Eastern Conference playoff hunt.