Flyers vs Blue Jackets Prediction & Odds - 4/15/2025

The Columbus Blue Jackets bring their four-game winning streak to Wells Fargo Center as they face the Philadelphia Flyers in a critical late-season matchup with playoff implications hanging in the balance.

Fighting for their postseason lives, Columbus sits just three points out of the final Eastern Conference wild card spot with two games remaining, while the eliminated Flyers look to play spoiler despite going 5-3-2 in their last ten.

Recent history favors the Blue Jackets, who have won three of the last five meetings against Philadelphia, including a 3-2 shootout victory in their most recent January clash.

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Philadelphia Flyers vs. Columbus Blue Jackets preview

The Blue Jackets arrive in Philadelphia riding a four-game winning streak and clinging to playoff hopes, sitting just three points behind Montreal for the final Eastern Conference wild card spot with only two games remaining.

Columbus brings the NHL's 10th-ranked offense (3.2 goals per game) led by Kirill Marchenko's 31 goals and Zach Werenski's team-high 78 points into a must-win matchup against a Flyers squad playing solely for pride.

Philadelphia, eliminated from playoff contention despite Travis Konecny's team-leading 75 points, has struggled defensively all season with the 29th-ranked goals-against average.

The Blue Jackets won their most recent meeting in January, a 3-2 shootout victory, and have taken three of the last five contests against Philadelphia.

With Elvis Merzlikins expected back in net for Columbus, the desperate visitors will likely face either Samuel Ersson or Ivan Fedotov, who has seen increased action for the Flyers late in the season.

History suggests goals could be plentiful at Wells Fargo Center, with the over hitting in four of the last five meetings in Philadelphia and seven of the Flyers' last nine games overall.

Key stats

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Columbus sits 9th in the Eastern Conference with 85 points through 80 games, while Philadelphia ranks 15th with 76 points

2

The Blue Jackets have scored 264 goals this season compared to the Flyers' 234, showing a significant offensive advantage

3

Columbus enters on a hot streak with a 'WWWWL' recent form, winning 4 of their last 5 games

4

The Flyers have struggled with consistency, posting a 33-37-10 record compared to Columbus's more competitive 38-33-9 mark

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