Flyers Rally From Three Goals Down, Fall to Blue Jackets in OT
The Philadelphia Flyers erased a three-goal deficit but lost 4-3 to the Columbus Blue Jackets in overtime in Philadelphia on October 27, 2026.
Columbus built a 3-0 lead in the first period, scoring three times in a span of 2 minutes, 46 seconds. Adam Fantilli opened the scoring, Kent Johnson added a deflection, and Denton Mateychuk made it three. The Flyers managed just two shots on goal in the period.
Philadelphia seized control after the break, putting 28 shots on net to Columbus' six during the second and third periods. Noah Cates netted for the first time this season, and Trevor Zegras cut the gap to one late in regulation. With 11 seconds left, Jamie Drysdale tied it, finishing a play set up by Zegras and Tyson Foerster.
Johnson ended the comeback 2:22 into overtime, scoring on a two-on-none rush with Fantilli. Johnson had two goals in the game, while Columbus goalie Cam Talbot stopped 28 shots. Dan Vladar made 11 saves for Philadelphia.
The Flyers have lost two straight but earned points in four of their last five games after opening the season with a nine-game winless streak. They travel to Washington to face the Capitals on October 28. Columbus, after claiming its second straight victory for the first time this season, continues its road trip in Carolina on October 29.