The Blue Jackets came into tonight's matchup with the Philadelphia Flyers looking to win their first game in 5 outings and cement their place in the Metropolitan Division playoff race. Unfortunately for the team, a terrible first period stifled Columbus' chance at two points.
The Blue Jackets fell into a quick hole, allowing two goals on two shots in the game's opening minutes. It appeared that the team had fallen into a 3-0 whole later in the period, but luckily for Columbus, the score was overturned due to goaltender interference.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | F | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLUE JACKETS | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| FLYERS | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
While the Blue Jacket effort improved in the second period, the team conceded yet another goal leading to a 3-0 lead for the Flyers.
The Columbus club was finally able to find some offense during a late 2nd-period power play. With the man advantage, Oliver Bjorkstrand scored his 20th goal of the season off of a tremendous slap-pass from Emil Bemstrom.
The Danish Dynamo just can't help himself. #CBJ pic.twitter.com/eSfgJL1DIH
— 1st Ohio Battery (@1stOhioBattery) February 19, 2020
But the Blue Jackets couldn't capitalize on the goal's momentum and yielded a 4-1 goal 4 minutes into the 3rd period. The goal caused the Blue Jackets to make a change in net, Matiss Kivlenieks being sent in relief of Elvis Merzlikins.
The Flyers added a late power-play tally to increase the score to 5-1.
Next Up
The Blue Jackets face the Philadelphia Flyers again this Thursday, February 20th. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 PM.
