The Flyers close their road trip with a back-to-back at Columbus on Nov. 14, 2026, with puck drop at 7 p.m. on NBCSP (or 97.5 The Fanatic). The lineup stays unchanged: Bunting, Dvorak, Tippett, Martone, Cates, Michkov, Foerster, Zegras, Konecny, Barkey, Couturier, Acciari and defense pair Sanheim‑Drysdale, York‑Bonk, Seeler‑Ristolainen, plus Woll in goal. Key storylines include Matvei Michkov’s rising minutes after a strong Edmonton outing and the Flyers’ attempt to sustain momentum from their recent solid performance. Columbus fields a depleted roster led by Voronkov, Fantilli, Nichushkin and goalies Cam Talbot or Jet Greaves.
The Columbus Blue Jackets will wrap up their week and homestand with a game on Saturday night against the Philadelphia Flyers. The team will be without their head coach for…
Maple Leafs GM John Chayka is actively hunting an impact defenseman with term left on his contract to shore up a blueline plagued by injuries to Morgan Rielly and Chris Tanev. While Tanev returns Saturday vs. Edmonton, Rielly is touted as a tradeable asset, with a shortlist of destinations already identified. Veteran Oliver Ekman‑Larsson, Jake McCabe and Darren Raddysh are also under consideration, though the latter two are deemed untouchable for now. Chayka has floated offers for forwards Dakota Joshua and Miles Wood and is eyeing Detroit’s Simon Edvinsson, Columbus’s Zach Werenski and Calgary’s Zach Whitecloud, though cost and asset demands pose hurdles. The goal: add one or two puck‑moving D‑men to stop defensive breakdowns and improve the Leafs’ standing.
The Philadelphia Flyers head to Columbus on Saturday, Nov. 14, for a 7:00 PM ET showdown with the Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena. Coming off a 3‑0 comeback loss to Columbus that turned into overtime, the Flyers have won just one of their last five games (a win over Vancouver) and sit 3‑4‑3 in their past ten. Columbus, meanwhile, is on a three‑game skid (2‑3 in their last five) after dropping points in nine of ten outings. Coach Rick Tocchet may stick with Dan Vladar in goal, and the Flyers’ projected lineups feature Tyson Foerster, Trevor Zegras, and Sean Couturier. The game streams on NBC Sports Philadelphia and ESPN+, with radio on 97.5 The Fanatic.
With 14 points through 17 games, Columbus sits in last place in the Metropolitan Division.
Brandon Hagel fuels Tampa Bay’s surge as injuries sideline key players. The 28‑year‑old winger tallied two goals and an assist in a 3‑1 win over Columbus on Thursday, following a two‑goal night in the 8‑3 victory over Buffalo. Hagel now leads the Lightning with 13 goals, ranking sixth league‑wide, and has posted five goals in his last three games. With Brayden Point, Anthony Cirelli and Yanni Gourde on the IR or day‑to‑day, Hagel’s scoring, penalty‑killing and gritty play have become essential. Contracted through 2032 after an eight‑year, $52 million deal, he could be a decisive factor if Tampa Bay reaches the playoffs.
Tampa Bay’s rookie netminder Dennis Hildeby extends his hot streak, posting a 4-0-1 record as the Lightning beat Columbus 3-1 on Nov. 12. Hildeby logged a two‑point night, stopping 27 of 28 shots and blanking all 12 Columbus attempts in the third period, helping the team secure a six‑out‑of‑eight point road trip. His massive saves keep Tampa Bay climbing the standings.
Monahan has one goal and six assists for seven points in 17 games with Columbus in 2026-27.
Despite missing Brayden Point, Anthony Cirelli, Erik Cernak and Yanni Gourde, the Tampa Bay Lightning defeat the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-1 on Nov. 13, 2026. Brandon Hagel delivers the game‑changing performance, scoring both goals for the Bolts. The win caps a back‑to‑back effort and showcases Tampa Bay’s depth even with a depleted roster.
Assistant coach Don Granato will take over the lead role of the Blue Jackets’ bench in Bowness’ absence.
Cirelli has five goals and nine assists in 18 games this season.
David Jiricek’s 2026 season stalls as the Flyers struggle to find him a role. The former sixth‑overall pick, traded from Columbus to Minnesota, then to Philadelphia for Bobby Brink, made a brief appearance (13:23) against Vancouver but now faces waivers to stay in the AHL. With Rasmus Ristolainen returning and Oliver Bonk exceeding expectations, Jiricek drops to the eighth spot on the depth chart behind Sanheim, Drysdale, York, Seeler and others. Flyers GM Danny Brière praises his recent play but warns the team can’t afford to lose a first‑rounder for nothing, leaving Jiricek’s future—trade, claim or AHL stint—uncertain.
The Tampa Bay Lightning resume their road swing on Nov. 11, 2026, travelling to Buffalo's KeyBank Center for a 7:00 PM showdown against the Sabres, with a back‑to‑back game in Columbus the next night. The matchup will air on TNT, truTV, HBO Max and 102.5 The Bone. A major storyline is the Lightning’s lineup change: forward Brayden... is sidelined for the visit, leaving fans to wonder how the Bolts will adapt without him.
The Columbus Blue Jackets played game 16 of the season last night at home against the Florida Panthers, and there is one clear issue needing to be addressed, scoring. The…
The Florida Panthers snap a two‑game losing streak with a 4‑1 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets, earning two points to close a three‑game road swing. After a scoreless first period (Panthers outshoot 10‑9), Sam Bennett scores just 2:00 into the second, followed by a Charlie ... (continues) as the Panthers dominate the remainder of the game.
The Columbus Blue Jackets' once‑promising 2019 fourth‑round pick Dmitri Voronkov has slid from a 23‑goal breakout in 2024‑25 to just two points in eight games this season, losing nearly three minutes of ice time per game and dropping to the fourth line. New coach Rick Bowness hasn’t found a role for the 6‑foot‑5 forward, and trade rumors have swirled as Columbus already lost Egor Chinakhov and Kirill Marchenko. While Voronkov’s size still fits Bowness’ system, his recent slump and strained relationship make his future doubtful. The article argues Columbus should wait for a reasonable offer—ideally a third‑round pick or mid‑round package—rather than rush a trade.
The Florida Panthers take a four-game losing streak into Nationwide Arena on Tuesday to face the Columbus Blue Jackets, with puck drop set for 7:30 p.m.
The Florida Panthers (9‑7‑2, 20 points) wrap up a three‑game road swing against the Columbus Blue Jackets (7‑8‑0, 14 points) tonight at Nationwide Arena. After back‑to‑back losses—a 4‑3 defeat to Washington and a 4‑1 loss to Boston—the Panthers aim to rebound, having mustered 41 shots in the Bruins game. This is the second Panthers‑Blue Jackets matchup of the season, offering Columbus a chance to capitalize on Florida’s recent slump.
Islanders coach Pete DeBoer signals that Mat Barzal likely won’t suit up during the West Coast road trip, despite traveling with the team. Barzal, sidelined by knee inflammation, wore a non‑contact sweater on Monday, while teammate Ryan Pulock – also out with an upper‑body injury – is expected to return sooner and could boost a 0‑2‑1 stretch that has seen the club concede 14 goals in 113 shots. DeBoer hints all three injured players may be reintegrated later in the week, with Barzal’s possible debut targeted for the Nov. 12 home game against Columbus. The Islanders sit 7‑6‑3, three points back in the wild‑card race and need Barzal’s 53‑assist, 72‑point production to spark a lagging offense.
The November 10 sports guide packs a full day of action across the NBA, college football, NHL and WTA Finals. NBA fans can catch six games, kicking off with the Bucks at the Knicks (7:30 PM ET, MSG/My24) and ending with the Thunder vs. Trail Blazers (11 PM ET, Peacock). College football features Kent State at Bowling Green and Western Michigan at Akron (both 7 PM ET, ESPNU/CBS Sports Network). The NHL rolls out seven matchups, including Capitals‑Senators and Devils‑Jets at 7 PM ET, plus a 7:30 PM ET Panthers‑Blue Jackets stream on Hulu/ESPN+. The WTA Finals continue with round‑robin singles and doubles on the Tennis Channel. All games are available via regional networks and major streaming platforms.
Columbus Blue Jackets coach Rick Bowness confirms forward Conor Garland will miss Tuesday’s game against the Florida Panthers due to an upper‑body injury, with no return timeline given. Garland, who played the full 5‑2 loss to Buffalo on Friday, has appeared in every game this season but has struggled offensively, posting just one assist and a –5 plus/minus in 13:33 of ice time per game. His absence opens a spot for Ryan Lomberg alongside Steven Lorentz and Jack Williams as the Jackets, now 7‑8‑0 and six points out of the Eastern Wild Card, look to regroup.
Riding high from their latest victory, 5-2 over the Columbus Blue Jackets, the Buffalo Sabres continued their homestand with a Sunday matinee. The visiting Vegas Golden Knights are not a…
The Columbus Blue Jackets enter the week looking to establish some consistency after an uneven start to the season. There have been encouraging performances, including an impressive victory over the…
Sabres forward Jiri Kulich returns after a concussion from a practice puck to the face, debuting in a 5-2 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Friday. Kulich jokes about his bad luck while emphasizing the support he’s received from teammates during his five-game absence. The article also touches on defenseman Matt Grzelcyk’s ongoing injury, describing his status as a ‘holding pattern.’ Fans get insight into Kulich’s recovery mindset and the roster’s current health challenges ahead of the next games.
Jet Greaves suddenly seems like a prime candidate to ascend to the blue-paint throne for his home nation. And now that he is armed with some financial security and the starting gig in the Columbus net, he’s truly cleared for his NHL takeoff.