Columbus takes on Philadelphia after Johnson’s 2-goal showing

Philadelphia Flyers (12-12-4, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Columbus Blue Jackets (12-12-3, in the Metropolitan Division)

Columbus, Ohio; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: The Columbus Blue Jackets host the Philadelphia Flyers after Kent Johnson scored two goals in the Blue Jackets’ 4-1 win against the Winnipeg Jets.

Columbus has a 3-1-0 record in Metropolitan Division play and a 12-12-3 record overall. The Blue Jackets have scored 92 total goals (3.4 per game) to rank ninth in league play.

Philadelphia has gone 12-12-4 overall with a 1-4-0 record against the Metropolitan Division. The Flyers have committed 119 total penalties (4.3 per game) to rank fifth in league play.

The matchup Tuesday is the first meeting this season between the two teams.

TOP PERFORMERS: Zachary Werenski has scored eight goals with 20 assists for the Blue Jackets. Johnson has six goals and three assists over the past 10 games.

Matvei Michkov has 11 goals and 14 assists for the Flyers. Travis Konecny has two goals and eight assists over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Blue Jackets: 6-3-1, averaging 3.9 goals, 6.3 assists, 5.1 penalties and 13.3 penalty minutes while giving up 3.3 goals per game.

Flyers: 4-4-2, averaging 2.9 goals, 4.7 assists, 3.5 penalties and 7.8 penalty minutes while giving up 3.2 goals per game.

INJURIES: Blue Jackets: None listed.

Flyers: None listed.

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.