 | CONNELL GRANGE SUPPLY WHERE THE CUSTOMER IS STILL THE COMPANY |
|
Printable Page
03/14 21:59 CDT Marchenko carries surging Blue Jackets past Flyers, 2-1 in
shootout
Marchenko carries surging Blue Jackets past Flyers, 2-1 in shootout
By ROB PARENT
Associated Press
PHILADELPHIA (AP) --- Kirill Marchenko scored his 25th goal and lifted a
backhander over Dan Vladar in the third round of a shootout to give the
Columbus Blue Jackets a 2-1 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday
night.
The Blue Jackets extended their points streak to nine games as they fight
Detroit for the second wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference. They are 5-0-4
during the streak.
Marchenko opened the scoring on a wrist shot 4:21 into the first period. Alex
Bump tied it on a tip with 9:36 left in the period.
Jet Greaves made 18 saves for Columbus. Vladar stopped 27 shots.
Up next
Blue Jackets: Host Carolina on Tuesday night. Flyers: At Anaheim on Wednesday night. ___ AP NHL: https://apnews.com/hub/nhl
Up next
Blue Jackets: Host Carolina on Tuesday night. Flyers: At Anaheim on Wednesday night. ___ AP NHL: https://apnews.com/hub/nhl
