COLUMBUS, Ohio -- — Kent Johnson and Kirill Marchenko scored in the shootout as the Columbus Blue Jackets rallied to defeat the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 on Tuesday night.
Zach Werenski scored twice for Columbus, including the game-tying goal with 4:37 remaining in regulation. The Blue Jackets earned their first win against Philadelphia in three matchups this season.
Daniil Tarasov made 23 saves, helping the Blue Jackets earn a season-high fifth straight victory, their longest streak since the 2019-20 season.
Bobby Brink and Owen Tippett scored for Philadelphia, while Ivan Fedotov stopped 27 shots. The Flyers saw their two-game win streak snapped.
Flyers: Philadelphia showed resilience despite playing the second half of a back-to-back. They maintained their physicality and led twice but couldn’t finish.
Blue Jackets: Columbus struggled with consistency early in the game but found its footing late. A determined third period, strong overtime, and a near-flawless shootout sealed the victory.
After a scoreless overtime, Johnson and Marchenko scored in the shootout for Columbus, while Tarasov denied both Flyers attempts.
Werenski’s two goals brought his season total to 15. He has 50 points — the most by any defenseman this season. He is also the seventh defenseman in NHL history to record a 17-game home point streak.
Both teams return to action Thursday. The Flyers visit the New York Islanders, while the Blue Jackets host the San Jose Sharks.
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