Philadelphia Flyers – Columbus Blue Jackets: a make-or-break clash in the top-8 hunt 
On the ice it’s a huge showdown between two direct rivals scrapping for a playoff spot. Philadelphia have momentum and have been stealing crucial points lately, but Columbus have shown time and again they know how to handle these opponents.
Will the home side get their revenge, or will the visitors extend their fine run? We strip down the match-up and give our best pick.
Flyers on a knife-edge 
Sitting 11th in the Eastern Conference (80 points, 202 goals for, 211 against), the Flyers are scrambling to lock down a playoff spot and have put together some strong performances. In their last five games they’ve taken four wins, including a commanding 4-1 victory over San Jose.
The catch? A few of those wins were ripped out in overtime, which points to a team that struggles to finish things in 60 minutes. Under Rick Tocchet they press hard, attack relentlessly and look dangerous going forward, but defensive lapses still cause headaches.
Columbus have it under control 
On the other side, Columbus cling to a solid 7th spot in the East (85 points, 228 for, 215 against). They look calmer, steadier, and are quietly cementing their hold on a playoff berth.
They rattled off four straight wins recently before a narrow 1-0 loss to the Islanders in a tight defensive game. Before that they handed out heavy defeats to Carolina (5-1) and the Rangers (6-3). Columbus play aggressive, attack-first hockey and punish opponent mistakes with clinical finishing.
NHL Pick Philadelphia Flyers vs Columbus Blue Jackets
Columbus Blue Jackets to win (including overtime and shootout)
The underlying momentum clearly favors the visitors. Columbus have been more consistent and pick up points with purpose. Philadelphia may be on a winning streak, but they head to overtime too often and lack the bite to close matches in regulation.
History doesn’t lie: the Blue Jackets have beaten the Flyers four times in a row. They’ve found the mental and tactical edge against this opponent. Given form, table position and that clear advantage, backing Columbus on the moneyline is the most logical, safest play of the night.
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