Games / NHL / Dec 21, 2026

Columbus Blue Jackets vs Philadelphia Flyers: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Columbus Blue Jackets (7-8-0) visit the Philadelphia Flyers (5-10-5) on Monday, December 21, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET, at Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia, PA. TV: NBC Sports Phil, CBJNHL. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Philadelphia Flyers vs Columbus Blue Jackets.

NHLMonday, December 21, 2026

Columbus Blue Jackets7-8-0

7:00 PM ETDec 21, 2026

Philadelphia Flyers5-10-5

DateDec 21, 2026

Time7:00 PM ET

VenueXfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia, PA

TVNBC Sports Phil, CBJNHL

Team comparison

Columbus Blue JacketsPhiladelphia Flyers

Goals per game

2.7

2.3

Goals allowed per game

3.1

3.3

7-8-0Record5-10-5

7th in Metropolitan DivisionStanding6th in Metropolitan Division

1-5Road record / home record3-7

LWWLLLast 5WLLLW

L1StreakW1

Team stats

Columbus Blue JacketsPhiladelphia Flyers

Goals Against Average

3.13

3.25

Shots Against per Game

28.1

28.6

Penalty Kill Percentage

75.6

80.6

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

2.53

2.25

Shots per Game

25.8

23.8

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

17.5

18.3

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

126

190

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Columbus Blue Jackets

No injuries listed.

Philadelphia Flyers

Rasmus Ristolainen D · Hand - Not Specified

Injured Reserve

Nikita Grebenkin RW · Back

Injured Reserve

Recent form

Columbus Blue JacketsLWWLL

Nov 6, 2026 · at Buffalo SabresL 2-5

Nov 5, 2026 · vs Dallas StarsW 2-1

Nov 3, 2026 · vs Colorado AvalancheW 7-2

Oct 31, 2026 · at Dallas StarsL 1-3

Oct 29, 2026 · at Carolina HurricanesL 2-3

Philadelphia FlyersWLLLW

Nov 9, 2026 · at Vancouver CanucksW 3-1

Nov 8, 2026 · at Calgary FlamesL 3-4

Nov 5, 2026 · at New York RangersL 2-3

Nov 3, 2026 · vs Minnesota WildL 2-4

Nov 1, 2026 · vs Utah MammothW 6-3

Season series

CBJ lead series 1-0

Apr 8, 2027PHI 0, CBJ 0

Dec 21, 2026CBJ 0, PHI 0

Nov 14, 2026PHI 0, CBJ 0

Oct 27, 2026CBJ 4, PHI 3

Team pages

Columbus Blue Jackets
Schedule, roster and stats

Philadelphia Flyers
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Columbus Blue Jackets vs Philadelphia Flyers?

The game is on Monday, December 21, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET at Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia, PA.

How can I watch Columbus Blue Jackets vs Philadelphia Flyers?

TV: NBC Sports Phil, CBJNHL.

What are the records of the Columbus Blue Jackets and Philadelphia Flyers?

Columbus Blue Jackets: 7-8-0. Philadelphia Flyers: 5-10-5.

Who is injured for Columbus Blue Jackets vs Philadelphia Flyers?

Listed out or doubtful: Philadelphia Flyers: Rasmus Ristolainen, Nikita Grebenkin. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Columbus Blue Jackets vs Philadelphia Flyers played?

Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia, PA.

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