Blue Jackets Look to Extend Flyers' Early-Season Misery in Philly

The Columbus Blue Jackets roll into Wells Fargo Center on Tuesday night to face a Philadelphia Flyers squad that's already searching for answers just a few weeks into the 2026-27 campaign. While neither team is lighting the world on fire, there's a clear contrast in momentum here.

Columbus comes in with something resembling competence, playing structured hockey under their system and capitalizing on opponents' mistakes. They're not flashy, but they're scrappy enough to steal points on the road when the matchup favors them. The Jackets have shown they can hang around in tight games and pounce late when goaltending holds up.

Philadelphia, meanwhile, looks lost. The Flyers' defensive zone coverage has been a tire fire through the opening weeks, and their goaltending hasn't bailed them out nearly enough. Scoring has been inconsistent at best, and the power play continues to sputter when they need it most. Playing at home should provide some juice, but this group hasn't shown the ability to protect leads or generate sustained pressure.

This feels like a coin-flip game between two mediocre clubs, but Columbus has the slight edge in structure and discipline. If Philly's netminder has another rough night, the Jackets could easily grab two points and leave the Wells Fargo faithful booing their own squad again.