Kirill Marchenko Scores in Regulation and Shootout as Columbus Edges Philadelphia at Xfinity Mobile Arena

Columbus Blue Jackets 2, Philadelphia Flyers 1 (SO)
March 14, 2026 | Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia, PA

The Columbus Blue Jackets (34-21-11, 17-13-4 Away) defeated the Philadelphia Flyers (31-23-12, 15-11-8 Home) by a score of 2-1 in a shootout on Saturday night at Xfinity Mobile Arena.

Kirill Marchenko scored in the first period and delivered the decisive goal in the shootout to lead Columbus past Philadelphia. The teams battled through a scoreless second period and third period before heading to overtime, where neither side could find the back of the net. Jet Greaves stopped 18 of 19 shots and turned away all three shootout attempts to secure the victory in front of 19,645 fans.

Alex Bump tied the game 1-1 for Philadelphia at 10:24 of the first period, but the Flyers couldn’t solve Greaves the rest of the way. Dan Vladar made 27 saves in the losing effort for Philadelphia.

HOW IT HAPPENED

First Period:

Kirill Marchenko opened the scoring at 4:21, finishing off assists from Adam Fantilli and Damon Severson to give Columbus a 1-0 lead. Alex Bump answered for Philadelphia at 10:24, converting helpers from Emil Andrae and Christian Dvorak to tie the game 1-1 heading into the intermission.

Second Period:

Both goaltenders stood tall as the game remained tied 1-1 through 40 minutes.

Third Period:

Columbus and Philadelphia traded chances but neither team could break through, sending the game to overtime.

Overtime:

Both teams had opportunities but the goaltenders held strong through the extra frame.

Shootout:

Columbus: Kirill Marchenko (Goal – backhander), Kent Johnson (Save by Vladar), Adam Fantill (Save by Vladar) Philadelphia: Matvei Michkov (Save by Greaves), Trevor Zegras (Save by Greaves), Travis Konecny (Save by Greaves)

Marchenko lifted a backhander over Vladar in the third round while Greaves stopped all three Flyers shooters to seal the victory.

GOALTENDING

Jet Greaves earned the win with 18 saves on 19 shots (.947 SV%) for Columbus, then stopped all three shootout attempts to secure the victory.

Dan Vladar took the shootout loss for Philadelphia, stopping 27 of 28 shots (.964 SV%) but allowing Marchenko’s shootout goal.

SPECIAL TEAMS

Columbus: 0-for-1 PP (0.0%) | Philadelphia: 0-for-4 PP (0.0%)

Penalties: CBJ 15 min (6 infractions), PHI 9 min (9 infractions)

Neither team scored on the power play, with Philadelphia going 0-for-4 and Columbus 0-for-1.

SCORING SUMMARY

First Period

• 4:21 CBJ – Kirill Marchenko (25) – Assists: Adam Fantilli (28), Damon Severson (22)
• 10:24 PHI – Alex Bump (2) – Assists: Emil Andrae (11), Christian Dvorak (26)

Second Period

Third Period

Overtime

Shootout

• Kirill Marchenko (CBJ) – Goal

KEY NOTES

• Kirill Marchenko scored 100th NHL goal (in 276th game – second-fastest Blue Jackets player, behind Rick Nash’s 237 games)
• Marchenko’s 25th goal of season – first Blue Jackets player with consecutive 25-goal seasons since Artemi Panarin (2017-19)
• Marchenko changed shootout approach after conversation with Egor Zamula about Flyers pre-scouting
• Columbus extended points streak to nine games (5-0-4) under coach Rick Bowness (15-2-4 in 21 games since replacing Dean Evason on Jan. 12)
• Blue Jackets one point behind Boston Bruins and Detroit Red Wings for wild-card spot
• Philadelphia six points behind wild-card spot
• Jet Greaves perfect in shootout (3-for-3) to secure the victory
• Dan Vladar stopped 27 of 28 shots (.964 SV%) but couldn’t solve Marchenko in shootout
• Alex Bump’s goal counted after video review showed puck completely crossed goal line
• Columbus won despite being outshot 28-19
• Adam Fantilli’s backchecking prevented Matvei Michkov breakaway with 26 seconds left in OT
• Philadelphia dominated faceoffs 52.5% to 47.5% (32-for-61 vs 29-for-61)
• Both teams went 0-for on power play (CBJ 0-for-1, PHI 0-for-4)
• Flyers had four-minute power play bridging 2nd/3rd periods but managed only 4 shots
• Philadelphia entered game last in NHL on power play at 15.5%
• Flyers went 1-for-1 on penalty kill, ending 6-game streak of allowing power-play goals
• Philadelphia had won 6 of previous 8 games (6-2-0) before this loss
• Neither team had shot on goal during overtime period
• Second period and third period both scoreless as goaltending dominated
• Columbus hit 25 times compared to Philadelphia’s 21
• Flyers blocked 19 shots, Blue Jackets blocked 18
• Attendance: 19,645 at Xfinity Mobile Arena
• Columbus improved to 34-21-11 (79 points) on the season
• Philadelphia fell to 31-23-12 (74 points) with the shootout loss

THREE STARS

⭐ Kirill Marchenko (CBJ) – 1 Goal, Shootout Winner
⭐⭐ Trevor Zegras (PHI) – 0 Goals, 0 Assists
⭐⭐⭐ Denver Barkey (PHI) – 0 Goals, 0 Assists

UP NEXT

Columbus: Host Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday, March 17.

Philadelphia: At Anaheim Ducks on Wednesday, March 18.

Game Info: Attendance 19,645 | Officials: Jon McIsaac, Mike Sullivan | Linesmen: David Brisebois, Jeremy Faucher