The Philadelphia Flyers (19-13-5, on a three-game losing streak) host the Columbus Blue Jackets (12-19-8) at Wells Fargo Center. The contest on Thursday, January 4 starts at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+, NBCS-PH, and BSOH.
Flyers vs. Blue Jackets Game Info
- Game Day: Thursday, January 4, 2024
- Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
- TV: Bally Sports (Regional restrictions may apply)
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Flyers and Blue Jackets Stats, Key Players, and Injuries
Flyers Insights
- The Flyers’ 108 total goals (2.9 per game) make them the 23rd-ranked scoring team in the league.
- The Flyers have given up 103 total goals (2.8 per game), the ninth-fewest in NHL action.
- Their goal differential (+5) ranks 15th in the league.
- The 12 power-play goals the Flyers have scored this season (to rank 30th in the NHL) have come on 118 power-play chances.
- The Flyers’ 10.17% power-play conversion rate ranks 32nd in the league.
- The nine shorthanded goals the Flyers have scored this season are an NHL high.
- The Flyers have the league’s third-best penalty-kill percentage (85.34%).
- The Flyers win 47.8% of their faceoffs to rank 25th in the NHL.
- The Flyers make 9% of their shots (26th in the league).
- The Flyers have shut out opponents three times this season. As a team, they are averaging 16.8 hits and 18.1 blocked shots per game.
Flyers Key Players
- With 18 goals and 16 assists this season, Travis Konecny is one of Philadelphia’s top contributors (34 points).
- With 12 goals and 15 assists, Joel Farabee is one of the most important offensive options for Philadelphia with his 27 points (0.7 per game).
- With 25 points through 36 games (four goals and 21 assists), Travis Sanheim has been an important part of Philadelphia’s offensive efforts this season.
- Across 16 games played, Samuel Ersson has a goaltending record of 9-5-2. During those games, he’s allowed 40 goals while recording 369 saves.
Flyers Injuries
Noah Cates: Foot (Out),
Ryan Ellis: Lower Body (Out)
Blue Jackets Insights
- The Blue Jackets have 120 goals this season (3.1 per game), 13th in the NHL.
- The Blue Jackets have conceded 143 total goals this season (3.7 per game), 31st in the league.
- Their -23 goal differential is 29th in the league.
- The Blue Jackets have 16 power-play goals (25th in NHL) on 105 chances.
- The Blue Jackets score on 15.24% of their power plays, No. 25 in the NHL.
- The 80.56% penalty-kill percentage of the Blue Jackets is 14th in the league.
- At 47.8%, the Blue Jackets have the NHL’s 25th-ranked faceoff win percentage.
- With a shooting percentage of 10.5%, the Blue Jackets are 14th in the league.
- This season, the Blue Jackets have not shut out an opponent.
Blue Jackets Key Players
- Zachary Werenski has put up 25 points (0.7 per game) for Columbus, with one goal and 24 assists in 34 games (playing 24:04 per game).
- Johnny Gaudreau has posted 25 total points (0.6 per game) this season. He has seven goals and 18 assists.
- Adam Fantilli is a top player on offense for Columbus with 11 goals and 12 assists.
- Spencer Martin is 3-8-1 this season, amassing 334 saves and giving up 43 goals (3.6 goals against average) with an .886 save percentage (61st in the league).
Blue Jackets Injuries
Nick Blankenburg: Upper Body (Out),
Patrik Laine: Clavicle Fracture (Out),
Boone Jenner: Jaw (Out),
Sean Kuraly: Abdominal (Out),
Adam Boqvist: Shoulder (Out),
Zachary Werenski: Lower Body (Out)