NHL · Final Recap

Columbus Survives Flyers’ 30-Shot Push for 4-3 Win

October 28, 2026 · 1:40 AM

The Blue Jackets edged Philadelphia 4-3, overcoming a 30-13 shot deficit to leave with the win.

Columbus escaped Philadelphia with a 4-3 win, surviving a Flyers attack that led 30-13 in listed shots. The Blue Jackets made their limited chances count, while the Flyers’ higher volume wasn’t enough to change the result. Cam Talbot stopped 27 of 30 shots for Columbus, a .900 save percentage; Dan Vladar made 10 saves on 13 shots for Philadelphia, a .769 save percentage. Kent Johnson led Columbus with a goal and an assist for two points, finishing plus-2 with one shot and two hits. Adam Fantilli added a goal, going plus-2 with two shots and three hits. Trevor Zegras recorded a goal and an assist for Philadelphia, while Jamie Drysdale also scored; Zegras had three shots and finished even, and Drysdale had two shots and was plus-1. Neither team scored on the power play, and Columbus held an 18-15 edge in hits.

Key Performers

Kent Johnson, Columbus: 1 goal, 1 assist, 2 points, 1 shot, plus-2, 2 hits, 0 power-play goals. Trevor Zegras, Philadelphia: 1 goal, 1 assist, 2 points, 3 shots, even, 0 hits, 0 power-play goals. Adam Fantilli, Columbus: 1 goal, 0 assists, 1 point, 2 shots, plus-2, 3 hits, 0 power-play goals.

Standings Impact

Columbus entered at 4-5-0 with 8 points, while Philadelphia was 3-7-3 with 9 points. The win strengthens Columbus’ position in a close standings race; the Blue Jackets ranked 29th in the DYMA Power Index, one spot ahead of the Flyers.

DYMA Insight

Philadelphia controlled the listed shot count 30-13, but Columbus still took the 4-3 result. The Blue Jackets’ 18-15 advantage in hits and Talbot’s .900 save percentage helped them withstand the Flyers’ pressure.