Teams are close in standings: Flyers (24-18-9) sit just above Columbus (24-20-7) in the Metropolitan Division – a tight battle for playoff positioning.

Flyers goalie change: Dan Vladar is starting tonight after missing time with injury — a boost for Philly’s netminding.

Blue Jackets lineup news: Columbus has some returnees (Miles Wood, Denton Mateychuk) boosting depth.