Columbus Blue Jackets vs Philadelphia Flyers, Dec. 21, 2026
Columbus Blue Jackets4-5-0, 8 pts- 6:00 PMCT
- 5:00 PMMT
- 4:00 PMPT
Philadelphia Flyers3-7-3, 9 ptsThe Columbus Blue Jackets visit the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday, Dec. 21, 2026. Puck drop is 7:00 PM ET on NBC Sports Phil. The Blue Jackets arrive at 4-5-0 and the Flyers at 3-7-3. It is the first meeting of the two clubs in 2026-27.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Dec 21 | NBC Sports Phil | Scheduled |
Blue Jackets vs Flyers Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Flyers play at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia.
| Matchup | Columbus Blue Jackets at Philadelphia Flyers |
|---|---|
| Date | Monday, Dec. 21, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 7:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | NBC Sports Phil |
| Venue | Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia |
| Home team | Philadelphia Flyers (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Away team | Columbus Blue Jackets |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Blue Jackets vs Flyers Start?
The Blue Jackets vs Flyers start time is 7:00 PM ET on Monday, Dec. 21, 2026. That is 6:00 PM Central, 5:00 PM Mountain and 4:00 PM Pacific.
| Time zone | Start | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) | 7:00 PM | Philadelphia, Columbus |
| Central (CT) | 6:00 PM | |
| Mountain (MT) | 5:00 PM | |
| Pacific (PT) | 4:00 PM | |
| Atlantic (AT) | 8:00 PM | |
| Newfoundland (NT) | 8:30 PM | |
| Your time |
How to Watch Blue Jackets vs Flyers
Columbus Blue Jackets at Philadelphia Flyers is on NBC Sports Phil, with puck drop at 7:00 PM ET.
National NHL games in the United States air on ESPN, ABC, TNT, truTV and ESPN+. Games outside those windows go to the regional networks for the Philadelphia and Columbus markets.
Blue Jackets vs Flyers in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Blue Jackets and the Flyers meet 4 times in 2026-27. None of the games has been played yet; this is the season series in full.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Oct 27 | Columbus Blue JacketsCBJPhiladelphia FlyersPHI | NBC Sports Phil | Scheduled | |
| Sat, Nov 14 | Philadelphia FlyersPHIColumbus Blue JacketsCBJ | NBC Sports Phil | Scheduled | |
| Mon, Dec 21 | NBC Sports Phil | Scheduled | ||
| Thu, Apr 8 | Philadelphia FlyersPHIColumbus Blue JacketsCBJ | TNT, truTV, NBC Sports Phil + | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Blue Jackets and Flyers
The Blue Jackets are 4-5-0, 8th in the Metropolitan Division with 8 points and a last-10 record of 4-5-0. The Flyers are 3-7-3, 7th in the Metropolitan with 9 points and 3-6-1 in their last 10.
| Team | GP | Record | PTS | Home | Away | GF | GA | Streak | Last 10 | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 4-5-0 | 8 | 4-3-0 | 0-2-0 | 22 | 30 | W1 | 4-5-0 | WLLWL | |
| 13 | 3-7-3 | 9 | 2-3-2 | 1-4-1 | 24 | 42 | L1 | 3-6-1 | LWWWL |
Next Game for the Blue Jackets and the Flyers
Columbus Blue Jackets
The Blue Jackets next play vs Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET on CBJNHL.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Dec 22 |  Montreal CanadiensMTLColumbus Blue JacketsCBJ | CBJNHL | Scheduled |
Philadelphia Flyers
The Flyers next play at Chicago Blackhawks on Sunday, Dec. 27, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET on CHSN, NBC Sports Phil.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Dec 27 | Philadelphia FlyersPHI Chicago BlackhawksCHI | CHSN, NBC Sports Phil | Scheduled |
FAQ About Blue Jackets vs Flyers
What time is Blue Jackets vs Flyers on Dec. 21?
7:00 PM ET (6:00 PM CT, 5:00 PM MT, 4:00 PM PT). Atlantic, Newfoundland and your own local time are in the start-time table above.
What channel is Blue Jackets vs Flyers on?
The game is on NBC Sports Phil. National games also stream on ESPN+ in the United States; in Canada the Sportsnet windows apply.
Where is Blue Jackets vs Flyers being played?
At Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, home of the Philadelphia Flyers. The Columbus Blue Jackets are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Blue Jackets or the Flyers?
The Flyers. They are 3-7-3 with 9 points, against 4-5-0 and 8 points for the Blue Jackets.
How many times do the Blue Jackets and Flyers play in 2026-27?
4 times. None has been played yet.
Does Blue Jackets vs Flyers count in the standings?
Yes. It is a regular-season game: two points for a win, one for a loss in overtime or a shootout.
What time does Blue Jackets vs Flyers end?
A regular-season NHL game runs about 2 hours 30 minutes, so this one should end around 9:30 PM ET. Overtime adds up to five minutes, and a shootout a few more.
Is Blue Jackets vs Flyers on national TV?
No. NBC Sports Phil is a regional broadcast, shown in the Philadelphia and Columbus markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
Updated Scores update every 120 seconds while games are live.