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Flyers Shut Out 3-0 by Blue Jackets in Final Home Game, Securing Fifth Overall Draft Pick

Philadelphia's rebuilding efforts continue under interim coach Brad Shaw, while Columbus stays in playoff contention with a critical win.

PHLY Flyers Podcast: Jet Greaves keeps Blue Jackets’ playoff hopes alive, Flyers lose home finale
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Overview

  • The Flyers concluded their home season with a 3-0 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets, finishing with a 20-20-1 record at Wells Fargo Center.
  • Columbus' victory keeps them within two points of the Montreal Canadiens in the playoff race, with one game remaining for each team.
  • Philadelphia remains locked into the fifth overall pick in the 2025 NHL draft following the loss, with a chance to move up depending on final standings.
  • Rookies Matvei Michkov and Tyson Foerster continued to show promise despite the team's struggles, highlighting potential for future growth.
  • Interim coach Brad Shaw has led the Flyers to a 5-2-1 record in their last eight games, demonstrating incremental progress during the rebuilding phase.