Columbus Blue Jackets edge Philadelphia Flyers in overtime comeback
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 28, 2026, 2:02 AM
Last updated Oct 28, 2026
The Columbus Blue Jackets overcame a late collapse to defeat the Philadelphia Flyers 4-3 in overtime on October 27 at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Kent Johnson scored the game-winner 2:22 into overtime after the Flyers tied the game with two late goals in the third period. The Blue Jackets took a 3-0 lead early, with goals from Adam Fantilli, Johnson, and Denton Mateychuk in the first period. Philadelphia responded with goals from Noah Cates, Trevor Zegras, and Jamie Drysdale to even the score. Goalie Cam Talbot made 28 saves, including crucial stops during the Flyers' push late in the game.
- •Columbus Blue Jackets lead 3-0 after first period.
- •Philadelphia Flyers score twice in the final minutes of regulation.
- •Kent Johnson scores the overtime winner for Columbus.
- •Cam Talbot makes 28 saves including key stops in the third period.
- •Game played on October 27 at Xfinity Mobile Arena.
- 2:02 AMYahoo Sports — Columbus Blue Jackets survive in OT after Philadelphia Flyers' late rally
"The Columbus Blue Jackets built an early lead, relied on goalie Cam Talbot and survived a late meltdown to down the Philadelphia Flyers in overtime.
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