Philadelphia Flyers at Ottawa Senators
NHL game between the Philadelphia Flyers and the Ottawa Senators on Oct 08, 2026. Final score: Philadelphia Flyers 1, Ottawa Senators 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 08, 2026 |
| Venue | Canadian Tire Centre |
| Philadelphia Flyers score | 1 |
| Ottawa Senators score | 2 |
Shot charts, expected goals (xG), Game Score and advanced box scores for this game are available on Hockey Alchemy.
Three Stars by Game Score
Ranked by Game Score, which rolls goals, assists, shot quality, play-driving and penalties into one number — so the best player is chosen by the box score, not by a vote.
| Player | Pos | G | A | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Nick Cousins | C | 1 | 0 | 2 | 11:13 | 0.18 | 1.02 |
| 2nd | Jamie Drysdale | D | 0 | 0 | 3 | 23:15 | 0.41 | 0.97 |
| 3rd | Shane Pinto | C | 0 | 1 | 2 | 22:50 | 0.49 | 0.95 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Philadelphia Flyers–Ottawa Senators) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 10:14 | OTT | Nick Cousins | Tyler Kleven, Warren Foegele | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 07:46 | PHI | Matvei Michkov | Trevor Zegras, Travis Konecny | 4v5 | 1–1 |
| 3rd 13:01 | OTT | Carter Yakemchuk | Claude Giroux, Shane Pinto | 5v4 | 1–2 |
Team Comparison
| Philadelphia Flyers | Ottawa Senators | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 29 | 26 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.75 | 2.27 |
| High-danger shots | 26 | 25 |
| Corsi % | 56.1% | 43.9% |
| Power play | 1/4 | 1/5 |
| Faceoff % | 47.2% | 52.8% |
| Hits | 22 | 23 |
| Blocks | 11 | 20 |
| Giveaways | 9 | 14 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 3 |
Philadelphia Flyers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamie Drysdale | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 23:15 | 0.41 | 0.97 |
| Travis Konecny | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17:04 | 0.26 | 0.86 |
| Trevor Zegras | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 19:25 | 0.08 | 0.68 |
| Matvei Michkov | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15:20 | 0.61 | 0.34 |
| Noah Cates | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:50 | 0.19 | 0.34 |
| Noel Acciari | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:29 | 0.00 | 0.22 |
| Simon Benoit | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:56 | 0.00 | 0.22 |
| Sean Couturier | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 17:11 | 0.59 | 0.18 |
| Owen Tippett | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 17:21 | 0.45 | 0.17 |
| Tyson Foerster | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:33 | 0.28 | 0.16 |
| Michael Bunting | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:56 | 0.22 | 0.08 |
| Travis Sanheim | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:42 | 0.15 | 0.06 |
| Porter Martone | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:24 | 0.00 | -0.01 |
| Christian Dvorak | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:02 | 0.01 | -0.08 |
| Nick Seeler | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:53 | 0.03 | -0.13 |
| Denver Barkey | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:50 | 0.00 | -0.25 |
| David Jiricek | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:25 | 0.35 | -0.34 |
| Cam York | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:17 | 0.12 | -0.63 |
Ottawa Senators Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Cousins | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 11:13 | 0.18 | 1.02 |
| Shane Pinto | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 22:50 | 0.49 | 0.95 |
| Claude Giroux | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:43 | 0.09 | 0.89 |
| Tyler Kleven | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18:29 | 0.00 | 0.59 |
| Warren Foegele | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11:56 | 0.19 | 0.54 |
| Carter Yakemchuk | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 14:45 | 0.07 | 0.53 |
| Thomas Chabot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 29:19 | 0.13 | 0.50 |
| Tim Stützle | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:14 | 0.00 | 0.49 |
| Michael Amadio | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:28 | 0.37 | 0.48 |
| Jordan Spence | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:44 | 0.00 | 0.40 |
| Drake Batherson | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:07 | 0.08 | 0.19 |
| Hoyt Stanley | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:21 | 0.00 | 0.12 |
| Fabian Zetterlund | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:13 | 0.32 | 0.07 |
| Ridly Greig | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:50 | 0.10 | 0.06 |
| Dylan Cozens | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:47 | 0.07 | -0.00 |
| William Eklund | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1:24 | 0.00 | -0.01 |
| Nikolas Matinpalo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:12 | 0.03 | -0.01 |
| Stephen Halliday | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:43 | 0.14 | -0.33 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Woll | Philadelphia Flyers | 24 | 26 | 92.3% | 0.28 | L |
| Linus Ullmark | Ottawa Senators | 28 | 29 | 96.6% | 2.75 | W |
Analysis
The Ottawa Senators defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 2–1 on Oct 08, 2026, a one-goal game.
Ottawa Senators generated 2.27 expected goals to Philadelphia Flyers's 3.75 — Philadelphia Flyers owned the better of the chances but Ottawa Senators took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Nick Cousins led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.02 on 1 goal, 2 shots on goal.
Linus Ullmark stopped 28 of 29, worth 2.75 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Philadelphia Flyers vs Ottawa Senators game?
The Ottawa Senators beat the Philadelphia Flyers 2–1 on Oct 08, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Ottawa Senators 2, Philadelphia Flyers 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Nick Cousins led all skaters at 1.02, on 1G, 0A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Ottawa Senators generated 2.27 expected goals and Philadelphia Flyers generated 3.75, so Philadelphia Flyers created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Philadelphia Flyers put 29 shots on goal and Ottawa Senators put 26. High-danger chances went 26 to 25.