Philadelphia Flyers vs Columbus Blue Jackets 27 October 2026 Prediction

The Eastern Conference’s bottom two teams meet in Philadelphia. Both have shown some improvement but remain well behind the teams above them. Columbus enters the matchup after a win over Vegas, while the Flyers will look to end a five-game losing streak against the Blue Jackets.

Flyers’ Winning Streak Ends

After opening the season with nine straight losses, Philadelphia responded with three consecutive wins. The Flyers defeated Ottawa 3-1 and Colorado 3-2 at home, then earned a 3-1 road win over Buffalo. That streak ended in their latest game with a 5-4 home loss to Anaheim.

It was a disappointing result after Philadelphia led 2-0 at the first intermission and finished with a 32-26 advantage in shots. Matvei Michkov scored twice against the Ducks. The Russian forward has emerged as one of the team’s key players, scoring six goals in his last five games. Philadelphia still sits next-to-last in the Eastern Conference in both points (9) and goals scored (24).

Philadelphia Flyers Predicted Lineup: Wall (Vladar); Sanheim, Bonk; Bump, Couturier, Foerster

Full Roster: Defensemen: Seeler, Drysdale, Benoit, McDonald; forwards: Zegras, Dvorak, Acciari, Martone, Cates, Michkov, Gaucher, Barkey, Knuble

Unavailable: Grebenkin, Konecny, York, Tippett, Ristolainen (all injured)

Manager: Rick Tocchet

Columbus Tries to Move Off the Bottom

Rick Bowness’ team pulled off an upset in its latest game, defeating one of the Western Conference leaders, Vegas, at home. The teams traded goals in the first period before Adam Fantilli scored in overtime to give the Blue Jackets a 2-1 win. Vegas controlled more of the play and held a 27-20 advantage in shots on goal.

The victory was not enough to move Columbus out of last place in the Eastern Conference, although the Blue Jackets have several games in hand on most of their conference rivals. Columbus has allowed only 30 goals, fewer than conference-leading Carolina’s 33. However, Bowness’ team generates just 2.73 expected goals per game, the fifth-lowest mark in the NHL.

Columbus Blue Jackets Predicted Lineup: Greaves (Talbot); Werenski, Severson; Nichushkin, Fantilli, Johnson

Full Roster: Defensemen: Mateychuk, Soucy, Christiansen, Andre; forwards: Sillinger, Monahan, Garland, Nys, Coyle, Olivier, Lomberg, Del Bel Belluz, Heinen

Unavailable: Fabbro, Lundestrom, Provorov (all injured)

Manager: Rick Bowness

Blue Jackets Have Dominated Recent Meetings

Columbus has won each of the last five head-to-head meetings. Last season, the Blue Jackets earned a 5-2 home victory over Philadelphia. The games in Philadelphia were more competitive. The Flyers lost the first 2-1 in a shootout, while Columbus won the second 3-2 behind a goal and an assist from defenseman Zach Werenski. Philadelphia held a 26-19 advantage in shots in that matchup.

Key Facts

The Flyers generate 2.43 expected goals per game. Only two NHL teams have a lower average.

Columbus has converted just 11.5% of its power-play opportunities, the fourth-lowest rate in the league.

Philadelphia has won the first period in four of its last five games.

Philadelphia Flyers vs Columbus Blue Jackets Prediction: Philadelphia Flyers Moneyline

Main prediction: Philadelphia has looked much better recently, winning three of its last four games. Columbus remains inconsistent and has struggled on the road, losing three of its previous four away games. Home-ice advantage gives the Flyers the edge here. The recommended bet is Philadelphia Flyers moneyline at 1.95. Predicted score: 3-2.

Totals prediction: With both teams needing points, this is unlikely to become an open, high-scoring game. Four of the last five head-to-head meetings finished with five goals or fewer. Six of Philadelphia’s last seven games stayed below six total goals, while three of Columbus’ last four produced no more than three. The secondary pick is under 5.5 goals at 2.01.