Columbus Blue Jackets vs Philadelphia Flyers Picks and Prediction for Tuesday October 27, 2026
The Columbus Blue Jackets will travel to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Tuesday night for an Eastern Conference matchup against the Philadelphia Flyers at Xfinity Mobile Arena. The game is scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM ET. Columbus enters the matchup with a 4-5-0 record overall following a narrow win over Vegas last time out to end a 2-game losing streak. Philadelphia is 3-7-3 this year following a loss to Anaheim, ending a 3-game winning streak. Columbus is a -120 road favorite Tuesday night. Philadelphia is a +100 underdog, and the total is 5.5. Stay in the news with our NHL Picks.
Columbus hunts the road win
The Columbus Blue Jackets offense has been mediocre this season, averaging 2.33 goals on 26.8 shots per game. Defensively, Columbus has had a ton of trouble, giving up 3.33 goals on 27.7 shots per game, and the Blue Jackets have allowed 15 goals across their last three losses. Charlie Coyle leads the Columbus offense this season with eight points and a team-high seven assists. Kent Johnson is second on the roster with seven points and leads the team with four goals. Zach Werenski and Cole Sillinger are tied for third on the team with six points apiece.
Cam Talbot carried the load for Columbus in their last outing, giving up one goal on 27 shots to post a .963 save percentage in just over 60 minutes. Denton Mateychuk and Adam Fantilli led the scoring with one goal each. Kent Johnson chipped in with two assists in just under 18 minutes.
Key Injury Report for Columbus:
- None
Philadelphia tries to end the issues
The Philadelphia Flyers have one of the worst offenses in the NHL, averaging just 1.85 goals on 22.7 shots per game, but they have scored three goals in each of their last three wins. Defensively, Philadelphia has had just as many problems, giving up 3.15 goals on 31.5 shots per game this season. Matvei Michkov leads the Philadelphia offense this season with 10 points and has posted a team-high eight goals. Trevor Zegras has also scored 10 points this season and leads the team with seven assists. Porter Martone is third on the roster with five points this season.
Joseph Woll struggled in net during Philadelphia's last game, giving up five goals on 26 shots to post an .808 save percentage in just under 58 minutes. Matvei Michkov led Philadelphia in scoring with two goals on three shots in under 18 minutes. Porter Martone chipped in with one goal and one assist. Tyson Foerster rounded out the Philadelphia scoring with one goal on three shots.
Key Injury Report for Philadelphia:
- Rasmus Ristolainen (Out) - Nov 11
- Cam York (IR) - Oct 27
- Owen Tippett (IR) - Oct 27
- Travis Kinney (IR) - Oct 27
- Nikita Grebenkin (IR) - Feb 13
Columbus Blue Jackets vs Philadelphia Flyers Picks and Prediction
Pick: Columbus Blue Jackets -120
Columbus should have the advantage Tuesday night against a Philadelphia team that has struggled to put together complete performances this season. The Blue Jackets have enough offensive talent to pressure the Flyers through the neutral zone and create scoring opportunities off turnovers. Philadelphia has been particularly vulnerable when opponents establish sustained pressure in its defensive zone, and Columbus should be able to capitalize if it consistently gets pucks toward the net. The Flyers have improved offensively in recent outings, but their defensive inconsistencies remain a concern against a Columbus team capable of generating offense from multiple lines. Expect the Blue Jackets to establish their forecheck early, create opportunities around the crease, and do enough offensively to secure the road victory.
Pick: Over 5.5 Goals
Philadelphia's defensive struggles should create plenty of scoring opportunities Tuesday night, especially if Columbus can establish its offensive rhythm early. The Flyers have been more productive offensively in recent games, with Matvei Michkov and Trevor Zegras providing scoring threats capable of keeping Philadelphia competitive. Columbus should find opportunities against a Flyers defense that has had difficulty limiting quality chances, particularly when opponents generate traffic in front of the net. Philadelphia should also contribute offensively against a Columbus team that has not consistently controlled games defensively. Both teams have enough offensive weapons to produce multiple goals, and neither defense has demonstrated the consistency necessary to expect a low-scoring matchup. Look for an entertaining game with enough scoring to push the total over 5.5 goals.