Blue Jackets ground Flyers

ByReuters

Updated 26/10/2010 at 15:18 GMT

The streaking Columbus Blue Jackets defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 2-1 for their fourth win in five games to remain in striking distance of top spot in a tight Central Division.

ICE HOCKEY Columbus Blue Jackets center Derick Brassard, signed to a four-year contract extension, keeping him at the club until the end of the 2013-14 season.

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Mathieu Garon, whose shutout bid ended with 5:01 remaining, made 28 saves for the Blue Jackets (5-3-0), who recorded just their second home win of the season.

"We wanted to back up the good game we played in Chicago with another one," Blue Jackets coach Scott Arniel said in reference to their victory over the Stanley Cup champion Blackhawks on Saturday. "It's a big step for this young team."

Kyle Wilson opened the scoring in the first period with his first career NHL goal while Derick Brassard doubled the lead on a second-period power play.

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The Flyers (3-4-1) made a strong push in the third period, where they outshot the Blue Jackets 12-4, and were rewarded when Ville Leino made a tip-in with just over five minutes remaining.

Brian Boucher, who made 23 saves, was pulled for an extra attacker with 95 seconds left but the Flyers could not tie the game and fell to their fourth loss in five games.

"It's completely frustrating," said Flyers coach Peter Laviolette. "We got exactly what we deserved tonight."

Other results: MONTREAL 3 Phoenix 2 (OT); Los Angeles 3 MINNESOTA 2 (SO)

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