Game Preview: Philadelphia Flyers at Columbus Blue Jackes

Last night was really great for two periods. Nationwide Arena was rocking and the Jackets were playing “good team” hockey against another good team. Then that third period happened. I was expecting Columbus to dominate the third period like they have of late. Instead they got thoroughly outplayed by the Rangers and gave up that awful turnover goal at the end that turned my stomach.

The good news: no time to wallow in that loss. If they want to avoid their first three game losing streak of the season, the time is NOW. This is the biggest stretch of adversity they’ve faced this season, and Nick Foligno knows they have to respond:

Here it is. No one feels good about this game. We haven’t had this situation in a while, and so that’s why I’m excited about how we’re going to answer. If we’ve grown, we’re going to see it.

Also good news? Sergei Bobrovsky back in net. Hopefully he’s well rested after a bad game on Thursday, and is ready to excel against his former team.

The Flyers ended a five game losing streak of their own by defeating Tampa Bay last night, 4-2. Michal Neuvirth started in goal last night, which means we’ll face our good friend Steve Mason today.

Here’s What You Need to Know:

Sunday, January 8, 2017 – 6:00 EST
Nationwide Arena, Columbus, Ohio
TV: Fox Sports Ohio; Radio: CD 102.5 FM
Opponent’s Blog: Broad Street Hockey

Columbus Blue Jackets, 27-7-4, 58 points, 1st Metro, 1st East, 1st NHL

vs.

Philadelphia Flyers, 21-15-5, 47 points, 5th Metro, 6th East

Season Series

01/08/17 PHI @ CBJ
03/13/17 CBJ @ PHI
03/25/17 PHI @ CBJ
04/08/17 CBJ @ PHI

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Projected Lineups