Columbus 2, Philadelphia 1
First Period
No Scoring.
Penalties — Texier Clb (tripping) 0:28; Braun Pha, Domi Clb (roughing) 13:10.
Second Period
1. Columbus, Bjorkstrand 12 (Jenner, Kuraly) 11:53.
Penalties — Braun Pha (interference) 3:43; MacEwen Pha (tripping) 9:28; Bayreuther Clb, Laughton Pha (roughing) 18:27.
Third Period
2. Columbus, Laine 6 (Jenner, Kukan) 5:50.
3. Philadelphia, Mayhew 1 (Ristolainen, Laughton) 12:40.
Penalties — Laine Clb (slashing) 2:44; York Pha (tripping) 6:06.
Shots on goal by
| Columbus | 11 | 14 | 4 | _ | 29 |
| Philadelphia | 9 | 14 | 11 | _ | 34 |
Goal — Columbus: Merzlikins (W, 14-9-1). Philadelphia: Hart (L, 7-13-5).
Power plays (goals-chances) — Columbus: 0-3; Philadelphia: 0-4.
Referees — Dean Morton, Dan O'Rourke. Linesmen — Jonathan Deschamps, Michel Cormier.
Attendance — 15,359 at Philadelphia.
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