Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Nick Blankenburg (77) celebrates his goal against the Philadelphia Flyers during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, April 6, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Joe Maiorana)
Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Johnny Gaudreau (13) and Philadelphia Flyers right wing Garnet Hathaway (19) compete for the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, April 6, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Joe Maiorana)
Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Samuel Ersson (33) makes a save against the Columbus Blue Jackets during the second period of an NHL game Saturday, April 6, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Joe Maiorana)
Columbus Blue Jackets left wing James Malatesta (67) is restrained by linesperson CJ Murray during the second period of the team's NHL hockey game against the Philadelphia Flyers, Saturday, April 6, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Joe Maiorana)
Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Damon Severson (78) reacts after scoring a goal against the Philadelphia Flyers during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, April 6, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Joe Maiorana)
Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Damon Severson (78) celebrates his goal against the Philadelphia Flyers with left wing Johnny Gaudreau (13) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, April 6, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Joe Maiorana)
Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Johnny Gaudreau (13) controls the puck during the second period of the team's NHL hockey game against the Philadelphia Flyers, Saturday, April 6, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Joe Maiorana)
Columbus Blue Jackets center Alexandre Texier (42) and Philadelphia Flyers center Scott Laughton (21) vie for the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, April 6, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Joe Maiorana)
Philadelphia Flyers right wing Olle Lycksell (62) celebrates his goal against the Columbus Blue Jackets with right wing Garnet Hathaway (19) and center Ryan Poehling (25) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, April 6, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Joe Maiorana)