Matvei Michkov scores in OT, the Flyers rally to beat the Senators 5-4
Matvei Michkov scores OT winner for Flyers vs. Senators
Matvei Michkov banks in the overtime winner off a narrow angle to earn Philadelphia a 5-4 win over Ottawa.
OTTAWA, Ontario -- — Matvei Michkov scored from a sharp angle at the side the goal at 4:05 of overtime to give the Philadelphia Flyers a 5-4 comeback victory over the Ottawa Senators on Thursday night.
Anthony Richard and Bobby Brink tied it for Philadelphia midway through the third period with goals in a 2:03 span. Travis Sanheim and Travis Konecny also scored. Ivan Fedotov made 33 saves.
Brady Tkachuk, Drake Batherson, Josh Norris and Adam Gaudette scored for Ottawa, coming off road victories over Boston and Toronto. Linus Ullmark made 14 saves.
Flyers: The Flyers won after allowing two power-play goals.
Senators: The Senators have outshot their opponents 111-62 over their last three games.
Brink’s third-period goal on a drive to the net tied it with 7:15 left in the third.
The Senators scored on two of their six power plays and are 16 for 54 on the season.
The Flyers host Buffalo on Saturday night to open a five-game homestand. The Senators are at Carolina on Saturday night.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Riley Brace
- Chris Rooney
- Linesmen:
- David Brisebois
- Shandor Alphonso
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