Senators vs Flyers: Tim Stützle’s OT winner lifts Ottawa past Philadelphia 3–2

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Senators vs Flyers

Ottawa grabbed two points in dramatic fashion on Saturday, edging Philadelphia 3–2 in overtime behind a two-goal performance from Tim Stützle. The center struck 3:19 into OT, capping a night in which the Senators weathered a late Flyers push and turned scarce offense into a road win.

How Ottawa stole it in overtime

With space opening up in 3-on-3, Ottawa created the decisive look on a quick up-ice transition. Drake Batherson drew coverage and slid a precise feed across the slot for Stützle, who buried the chance for his second of the game and the winner. The tally continued a blistering run for Stützle, now six goals in his past six games.

Game flow: fast start, Flyers rally, Senators finish

First period: Ottawa jumped ahead 2–0, converting early chances with ruthless efficiency. Michael Amadio finished one of them to continue his steady scoring form, and Stützle supplied the other.
Middle/late stages: Philadelphia chipped away and ultimately pulled even by the middle of the third, fueled by strikes from Matvei Michkov and Jamie Drysdale. Momentum tilted toward the home side as the Flyers piled on zone time.
Overtime: After surviving the late surge, Ottawa needed one clean look—and Stützle delivered.

The numbers that tell the story

Shots on goal: Philadelphia dictated volume, but Ottawa cashed the premium looks. The Senators finished with just 13 shots, yet scored three times.
Goaltending: Linus Ullmark steadied Ottawa with 20 saves, denying several quality Flyers looks in the final 25 minutes. Samuel Ersson faced fewer chances but kept Philadelphia alive, closing with 10 saves.
Blocks and details: Ottawa’s willingness to defend showed up in 17 blocked shots, a key drag on the Flyers’ expected offense. Turnovers ran high both ways, a byproduct of aggressive forechecking and pinches: the Senators were tagged with 16 giveaways, the Flyers 13.

Why the matchup mattered

Beyond rivalry juice, this was a benchmark road result for an Ottawa team working to stack consistency after a choppy start. It also marked a second head-to-head win this season over Philadelphia, adding a useful tiebreaker chip for later in the campaign. For the Flyers, the point salvaged keeps pace in a crowded division race, but the missed second point stings after controlling much of the third period.

Turning points and teachable moments

Ottawa’s start: Two goals in the opening frame flipped game state immediately, letting the Senators lean on structure and counter-attacks.
Flyers’ push: The equalizer from Drysdale showcased patience at the blue line and traffic net-front—bread-and-butter sequences Philadelphia can replicate.
Detail play in OT: One misread opened the lane for Batherson and Stützle. In 3-on-3, a single coverage exchange can end it, and Ottawa executed cleaner on the final shift.

Who starred

Tim Stützle, OTT: Two goals including the winner; continues a heater with multi-goal outings popping up lately.
Drake Batherson, OTT: Primary assist on the OT strike, strong puck protection game throughout.
Jamie Drysdale & Matvei Michkov, PHI: Each found the net during the comeback; Michkov’s touch-and-release remains a constant threat from the circles.
Linus Ullmark, OTT: Timely, calm saves that stabilized a low-shot, high-leverage night.

What’s next for both clubs

Senators: Banked confidence from a low-volume, high-execution victory should carry into the back-to-back set ahead. Finishing chances won’t always mask possession dips; tightening breakout decisions is the next step.
Flyers: The template is close—territorial edge, five-on-five pressure, and blue-line activation produced the rally. Converting earlier on power plays and managing 3-on-3 coverage can flip these coin-flip games.

Ottawa didn’t need a shot barrage to win—just timing, structure, and Stützle in overtime. Philadelphia owned the shot clock and earned a comeback point, but the Senators authored the night’s final touch. In a division where margins are razor-thin, snagging the extra point on the road could loom large by spring.