NHL Recap: Blue Jackets, Flyers, Red Wings Win Thrillers

Blue Jackets win

Blue Jackets survive Rangers' 4-goal rally, Flyers edge Maple Leafs in shootout, Red Wings overcome deficit vs Predators.

Red Wings overcome 2-1 deficit, Johansson's short-handed goal proves decisive in 4-2 win over Predators...

The Columbus Blue Jackets pulled off a thrilling 5-4 overtime win over the New York Rangers, despite blowing a four-goal lead in the third period. Kirill Marchenko scored the game-winner 1:04 into overtime, securing the victory for Columbus.

The Blue Jackets had a dominant first two periods, building a 4-0 lead thanks to goals from Adam Fantilli, Marchenko, Sean Monahan, and Mathieu Olivier. However, the Rangers stormed back in the third, scoring four unanswered goals to tie the game, including two from Gabe Perreault and one each from Vladislav Gavrikov and Will Borgen.

Blue Jackets' Thrill Ride

The Blue Jackets were cruising to a 4-0 lead with goals from Fantilli, Marchenko, Monahan, and Olivier, but the Rangers stormed back with four straight goals in the third. Gavrikov and Perreault got two quick goals, cutting it to 4-2 within a minute. 

NYC isn't the only city not sleepin' tonight! 😅 pic.twitter.com/KmkqRQ1ENj

— Columbus Blue Jackets (@BlueJacketsNHL) March 3, 2026

The Rangers kept pushing, and Will Borgen's goal made it 4-3 after 12 minutes of the third. Then Perreault tied it up with his second of the game, sending it to overtime. But Kirill Marchenko stepped up, scoring his second goal of the game to give Columbus the 5-4 OT win. 

Late Drama in Toronto

The Flyers had a 2-1 lead thanks to Dvorak and Cates, but William Nylander tied it up on the power play with 2:56 left. 

Final@LGCanada | #LeafsForever pic.twitter.com/epYFVzyAKO

— Toronto Maple Leafs (@MapleLeafs) March 3, 2026

The Flyers came out on top in the shootout, thanks to goals from Matvei Michkov and Trevor Zegras, handing Toronto their fourth straight loss. Toronto's struggling, losing 10 of their last 13 games, while Philly's on a roll with three straight wins. 

Red Wings Rally Past Preds

The Red Wings battled back from 2-1 down, with Lucas Raymond tying it and Albert Johansson scoring short-handed to take the lead. 

W in the Music City! #LGRW pic.twitter.com/Q6B2Kkkyh5

— Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) March 2, 2026

The Red Wings' win was a bit bittersweet, coming back from 2-1 down. Lucas Raymond tied it in the second, then Albert Johansson scored short-handed to take the lead. 

Other Results

Dallas Stars  1 vs. 6 Vancouver Canucks

Seattle Kraken 2 vs. 1 Carolina Hurricanes

Colorado Avalanche 2 vs. 4 Los Angeles Kings

MAKE IT 9 IN A ROW!!!! A FRANCHISE RECORD!! pic.twitter.com/o2dug7VnGG

— Dallas Stars (@DallasStars) March 3, 2026