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Philadelphia Flyers Fall Short After Forcing Shootout in Loss to Columbus Blue Jackets, 2-1
Kirill Marchenko scored his 25th goal and the decisive shootout winner as the Blue Jackets extended their points streak to nine games, overcoming Flyers' four power-play chances.
- On Saturday, the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Philadelphia Flyers 2-1 in a shootout at Xfinity Mobile Arena, with Kirill Marchenko scoring the decisive backhand in the third round.
- Despite extended five-on-four time, the Flyers couldn't score on the power play, with Natural Stat Trick logging 13 attempts and five shots on goal during almost eight minutes.
- Marchenko opened the scoring 4:21 into the first period with a wrist shot, Alex Bump tied it with 9:36 left, while Dan Vladar and Jet Greaves made key saves.
- The Blue Jackets extended their nine-game points streak and are 5-0-4 during the run as they chase Detroit Red Wings for the second wild-card spot, while the Flyers sit at 74 points, six back of Boston Bruins and Detroit.
- In a chippy game, Carl Grundström's hit sparked a fight and minors, and Denver Barkey returned after a downgraded high hit from Marchenko, which was initially ruled a major.
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