Denver Barkey scores twice as Flyers beat Blue Jackets 4-3
Denver Barkey scored twice, including the third-period winner, as the Philadelphia Flyers came from 2-0 down to beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-3.
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Quick answer
Denver Barkey scored twice, including the winner at 11:54 of the third period, as the Philadelphia Flyers came back from 2-0 down to beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-3 in Columbus on Saturday, 14 November. It was the first multi-goal game of his NHL career.
Key facts
- Denver Barkey scored twice, including the game-winner at 11:54 of the third period.
- Trevor Zegras and Matvei Michkov also scored for Philadelphia.
- Joseph Woll made 28 saves for the Flyers.
- Columbus have lost four in a row, three of them at home.
- Blue Jackets coach Rick Bowness missed a second straight game with a health issue.
Flyers rally in Columbus
Denver Barkey scored twice, and his second goal decided it, as the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-3 on Saturday night in Columbus, Ohio. Trevor Zegras and Matvei Michkov also scored for Philadelphia. Joseph Woll stopped 28 shots.
The win was only Philadelphia's second in six games, but it closed a five-game road trip with points in four straight. For Columbus it was a fourth consecutive defeat and a third straight at home.
How the game turned
Columbus started fast. Dmitri Voronkov scored his first goal of the season at 3:19 of the first period, and Matthew Knies added another a minute later for a 2-0 lead. Luca Del Bel Belluz, in the line-up in place of the injured Sean Monahan, picked up his first assist of the season.
Zegras cut the gap with 3:54 left in the first. Early in the second, Michkov stole the puck and scored unassisted at 1:19 to tie it, and Barkey put Philadelphia ahead for the first time with a power-play goal at 2:21. That was the Flyers' fifth power-play goal in their last six games.
Adam Fantilli answered at 5:44 to make it 3-3, stretching his point streak against Philadelphia to seven games. The middle period has been a problem all season for the Blue Jackets, who have been outscored 25-9 in second periods through 18 games.
Barkey's first multi-goal NHL game
Neither side scored again until 11:54 of the third, when Barkey found the net a second time. The goal put the Flyers ahead for good and gave him the first multi-goal game of his NHL career.
Woll held the lead from there. At the other end, Jet Greaves stopped 17 shots and was charged with his sixth straight loss. ESPN's box score lists Philadelphia at 6-10-6 and Columbus at 7-11-0 after the game.
Bowness misses another game
Columbus were again without head coach Rick Bowness, who missed his second straight game because of a health issue. Assistant coach Don Granato took over his duties on Thursday and will continue to lead the team while Bowness is out. Bowness is considered day to day and is scheduled for more tests on Monday.
Frequently asked questions
Who scored for the Flyers against the Blue Jackets?
Denver Barkey scored twice, and Trevor Zegras and Matvei Michkov added one each.
What was the final score of Flyers vs Blue Jackets?
Philadelphia won 4-3 in Columbus on Saturday, 14 November 2026, after trailing 2-0 in the first period.
Who scored for Columbus?
Dmitri Voronkov, Matthew Knies and Adam Fantilli scored for the Blue Jackets.
Why did Rick Bowness miss the game?
Bowness missed his second straight game because of a health issue and is due for more testing on Monday. Assistant coach Don Granato is leading the team in his absence.
