Senators Edge Flyers in OT as Stutzle Scores Winner

Tim Stutzle's late goal lifts Ottawa over struggling Philadelphia

Published on Feb. 5, 2026

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Tim Stutzle scored the game-winning goal 47 seconds into overtime to give the Ottawa Senators a 2-1 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday night. Stutzle charged past Flyers defenseman Travis Sanheim and netted the decisive backhand shot, helping Ottawa win its fifth game in six outings heading into the Olympic break.

Why it matters

The Flyers have struggled mightily of late, losing 12 of their last 15 games, and this overtime defeat extends their woes. Meanwhile, the Senators continue to build momentum as they approach the Olympic hiatus, with Stutzle emerging as a star for the team.

The details

Flyers defenseman Jamie Drysdale scored the game-tying goal with just 1:14 left in regulation, but Stutzle's heroics in overtime gave Ottawa the victory. Former Flyer Nick Cousins had given the Senators a 1-0 lead in the second period, with Ottawa's unexpected starting goalie James Reimer making 15 saves in the win.

  • The game-winning goal was scored 47 seconds into overtime on Thursday, February 6, 2026.
  • Cousins scored the Senators' first goal 9:55 into the second period.
  • Drysdale's game-tying goal for the Flyers came with 1:14 remaining in regulation.

The players

Tim Stutzle

A 21-year-old forward for the Ottawa Senators who scored the game-winning goal in overtime.

Travis Sanheim

A defenseman for the Philadelphia Flyers who was beaten by Stutzle on the overtime winner.

James Reimer

The 37-year-old goaltender who made an unexpected start in net for the Senators, making 15 saves in the victory.

Nick Cousins

A former Flyer who scored the Senators' first goal of the game in the second period.

Jamie Drysdale

The Flyers defenseman who scored the game-tying goal late in regulation to send the game to overtime.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

The takeaway

This overtime thriller showcases the Senators' resilience and Stutzle's emergence as a star, while also highlighting the Flyers' continued struggles this season. The game's dramatic finish leaves fans eager to see how both teams fare when play resumes after the Olympic break.