Kent Johnson and Kirill Marchenko scored in the shootout as the Columbus Blue Jackets rallied to defeat the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 on Tuesday night. Zach Werenski scored twice for Columbus, including the game-tying goal with 4:37 remaining in regulation.

The Flyers extended their point streak to three games but shootout goals by Columbus' Adam Fantilli and Kirill Marchenko were the difference.

COLUMBUS -- Zach Werenski tied it late in the third period with his second goal of the game for the Columbus Blue Jackets, who won their fifth straight with a 3-2 shootout victory against the Philadelphia Flyers at Nationwide Arena on Tuesday.

Kent Johnson and Kirill Marchenko scored in the shootout as the Columbus Blue Jackets rallied to defeat the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 on Tuesday night.

Columbus has dealt with tragedy and other setbacks by getting into playoff position and playing a way that would have made Johnny Gaudreau proud, says Ken Campbell.

Columbus (20-17-6, in the Metropolitan Division) has won four straight games and is 7-2-1 in its last 10 games. Philly can get to .500 with a win.

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The Flyers are in Columbus tonight for the final time this season, and the CBJ is looking to beat Philadelphia finally. The Flyers come into this game having won their last two games and are 4-5-1 in their last 10.

Playing their third game in four nights, John Tortorella's Philadelphia Flyers (19-20-5) are in Ohio on Tuesday evening to take on Dean Evason's Columbus Blue Jackets (20-17-6).