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Flyers Late Push Can’t Erase Slow Start

The Flyers were in a 3-0 hole with only 2…

By Rob Windfelder · Flyers Nitty Gritty

Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 4:51 AM

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The Flyers mounted a three-goal comeback but lost 4-3 in overtime to the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Kent Johnson scored two goals, including the overtime winner, and added an assist for Columbus.
Jamie Drysdale scored with 10.4 seconds remaining in regulation to tie the game at 3-3.

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The Philadelphia Flyers rallied from an early three-goal deficit to force overtime, but ultimately fell 4-3 to the Columbus Blue Jackets. Columbus jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the first period behind goals from Adam Fantilli, Kent Johnson, and Denton Mateychuk. Johnson then capped his standout night by scoring the game-winning goal on a 2-on-0 breakaway in overtime.

Philadelphia battled back with goals from Noah Cates, Trevor Zegras, and a dramatic equalizer by Jamie Drysdale with only 10.4 seconds left in regulation. Zegras contributed a goal and an assist to extend his point streak to five games, while Dan Vladar started in goal for the Flyers.

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