Columbus Blue Jackets vs Philadelphia Flyers: NHL Tips & Preview

Nationwide Arena hosts a Metropolitan Division clash as the Columbus Blue Jackets (7-9-0) take on the Philadelphia Flyers (5-10-6) on Sunday, 15 November at 11:00 am AEDT. If you are following the latest nhl predictions, this contest features two sides eager to respond after recent setbacks. Home form could prove a massive factor when puck drop arrives.

Head-to-head breakdown: Blue Jackets back on home ice

The numbers say the Blue Jackets carry a notable edge when playing in front of their home fans. Across their last three home games, Columbus has averaged 3.3 goals for while allowing 2.3 goals against. That stretch included a 7–2 win over the Colorado Avalanche and a 2–1 victory against the Dallas Stars, prior to their last start 1–4 loss to the Florida Panthers on Wednesday, 11 November. Kent Johnson leads their scoring list with 8 goals and 8 assists, with solid backing from Zach Werenski (2G, 12A) and Charlie Coyle (3G, 10A).

Philadelphia travels to Ohio coming off a 2–3 defeat against the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday, 12 November. The Flyers have found wins hard to come by recently, securing one victory in their past five outings—a 3–1 away win over Vancouver on 10 November. Over the season, Philadelphia ranks 27th in the league with 2.24 goals for per game and 3.24 goals against per game. Matvei Michkov tops their scoring chart with 10 goals and 5 assists, while Trevor Zegras (4G, 10A) and Christian Dvorak (3G, 8A) add attacking depth.

In their most recent clash in October 2026, Columbus edged Philadelphia 4–3 in a high-scoring battle. With the Blue Jackets sitting at 1.7 in head-to-head market odds and the Flyers at 2.1, the hosts rate a real chance to bounce back on home ice.