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Blue Jackets vs. Flyers: Projected Lineups and Game Preview (April 15, 2025)
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The Columbus Blue Jackets visit the Philadelphia Flyers tonight in a crucial late-season matchup with playoff implications still surprisingly on the line for Columbus. The Flyers look to close out their home schedule, while the Blue Jackets need a regulation win to keep their slim postseason hopes alive.
Key Insights
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Matchup:: Columbus Blue Jackets (38-33-9, 85 points, 4th Metropolitan, 9th East) at Philadelphia Flyers (33-37-10, 76 points, 8th Metropolitan, 15th East).
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Time/Venue:: 7 p.m. ET at Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, PA.
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Playoff Scenario:: The Blue Jackets are still mathematically in the playoff race. A regulation win tonight is required to stay alive; any other result means elimination.
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Why this matters:: For the Blue Jackets, it's a must-win game to continue an unlikely push for the final Eastern Conference playoff spot. For the Flyers, it's the final home game of a season focused on future development.
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Hot Goalie:: Blue Jackets' Jet Greaves, the NHL's first star of the week (3-0-0, .968 SV%, 1 SO), is expected to make his fourth straight start.
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Key Players:: CBJ's Adam Fantilli (seeking 30th goal), Zach Werenski (team points leader). Flyers' Travis Konecny (team points leader), Matvei Michkov.
In-Depth Analysis
Projected Lineups
Columbus Blue Jackets (Expected)
*Forwards:*
Boone Jenner -- Sean Monahan -- Kirill Marchenko
James van Riemsdyk -- Adam Fantilli -- Kent Johnson
Dmitri Voronkov -- Cole Sillinger -- Mathieu Olivier
Zach Aston-Reese -- Sean Kuraly -- Justin Danforth
*Defensemen:*
Zach Werenski -- Dante Fabbro
Denton Mateychuk -- Ivan Provorov
Jordan Harris -- Erik Gudbranson
*Goalies:*
Jet Greaves
Daniil Tarasov
*Scratched:* Christian Fischer, Jack Williams, Damon Severson, Luke Kunin, Yegor Chinakhov, Jack Johnson
*Injured:* Elvis Merzlikins (upper body), Jake Christiansen (upper body)
Philadelphia Flyers (Expected)
*Forwards:*
Tyson Foerster -- Noah Cates -- Bobby Brink
Travis Konecny -- Sean Couturier -- Matvei Michkov
Jakob Pelletier -- Ryan Poehling -- Owen Tippett
Nicolas Deslauriers -- Karsen Dorwart -- Garnett Hathaway
*Defensemen:*
Nick Seeler -- Travis Sanheim
Cam York -- Jamie Drysdale
Egor Zamula -- Emil Andrae
*Goalies:*
Samuel Ersson
Ivan Fedotov
*Scratched:* Aleksei Kolosov, Devin Kaplan
*Injured:* Rasmus Ristolainen (upper body)
*(Note: Lineups are based on morning skate reports and subject to change.)*
Status Report
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Blue Jackets forward Adam Fantilli missed the morning skate for personal reasons but is expected to play.
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Columbus Coach Dean Evason confirmed no lineup changes from their recent 4-1 win over Washington, meaning Jet Greaves gets the start.
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The Flyers are expected to dress the same 18 skaters used in their recent 4-3 OT loss to Ottawa.
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Flyers prospect Devin Kaplan signed his entry-level contract Tuesday after completing his season with Boston University.
Season Series (PHI leads 2-1)
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Dec 10, 2024: PHI 5 @ CBJ 3
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Dec 21, 2024: CBJ 4 @ PHI 5 (OT)
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Apr 12, 2025: PHI 2 @ CBJ 3 (SO)
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Apr 15, 2025: CBJ @ PHI (Tonight)
FAQs
Can the Blue Jackets still make the playoffs?
Yes, but only if they win tonight's game *in regulation*. Any other outcome eliminates them.
Who is starting in goal?
Jet Greaves is expected to start for Columbus, coming off being named the NHL's first star of the week. Samuel Ersson is projected to start for Philadelphia.
Key Takeaways
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For Blue Jackets Fans:: Tune in for a high-stakes game. Every play matters as the team fights for its playoff life. Watch for continued strong play from Adam Fantilli and goalie Jet Greaves.
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For Flyers Fans:: Enjoy the final home game of the season. Focus shifts towards offseason development and the continued growth of young players like Matvei Michkov, Tyson Foerster, and Cam York.
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Key Trends:: Columbus is on a late surge (6-4-0 in last 10), while Philadelphia has struggled down the stretch (5-3-2 in last 10).
Discussion
Do you think the Blue Jackets can pull off the miracle and keep their playoff hopes alive tonight? Let us know your predictions!
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Sources & References
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Blue Jackets at Flyers projected lineups | NHL.com target="_blank"
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Game Day #81: So you’re saying there’s a chance? | The Cannon target="_blank"
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