OTTAWA — Linus Ullmark made 21 saves to help the Ottawa Senators to a much-needed 2-1 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday.
Tyson Foerster got off to a strong start for the Flyers (3-3-1), scoring 29 seconds into the first period on Philly's first shot of the game, but the visitors couldn't find a way to beat Ullmark again.
The Senators (3-4-1) tied the game midway through the first when Michael Amadio beat Dan Vladar, who had stopped 31 shots on the night.
Ottawa took the lead early in the second when Lars Eller caught a rebound from Nick Jensen and made an behind-the-back pass to Olle Lycksell, who fired a shot into the back of the net for his first goal as a Senators goal.
The 26-year-old was drafted 168th overall by the Flyers in 2017 and played 45 games for Philadelphia before signing with the Senators this summer.
The win gives the Senators a 2-1-1 record in their four-game homestand, while the Flyers remain winless on the road.
Takeaway
Senators: With five opportunities, the Senators' power play had plenty of chances to make a difference but didn't produce enough results.
Flyers: The Flyers created chances but were unable to capitalize on them and went 0-for-3 on the power play.
Key Point
With the game on the line, Ullmark blocked Travis Konecny's shot with less than five minutes left in the third period.
Key Statistics
The Senators have scored the first goal in all but one game this season.
. Next
Senators: Ottawa heads to Washington to take on the Capitals on Saturday.
Flyers: The Flyers host the New York Islanders on Saturday.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 23, 2025.
