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Michkov and Martone lead Flyers past Senators 3-1 for first win of season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 18, 2026, 2:31 AM

Last updated Oct 18, 2026

Michkov and Martone lead Flyers past Senators 3-1 for first win of season

Summary

The Philadelphia Flyers secured their first victory of the season with a 3-1 win over the Ottawa Senators on October 17, 2026. Matvei Michkov and Porter Martone each contributed a goal and an assist, helping the Flyers break a nine-game losing streak. Philadelphia, which had struggled offensively, achieved its first game with three goals this year. The Senators scored first with Drake Batherson's goal before the Flyers responded with three consecutive goals. Trevor Zegras added an empty-net goal late in the third to finalize the score. The Flyers will host the Colorado Avalanche next, while the Senators begin a three-game homestand against Florida.

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By the Numbers

•Flyers defeat Senators 3-1 for first win of the season.
•Michkov reaches 50 career goals, becoming fastest Flyers player to milestone.
•Senators' goalie Linus Ullmark loses his first game after six consecutive wins.
•Flyers host Avalanche next; Senators play Florida on Wednesday.

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2:31 AMYahoo Sports — Michkov and Martone lead Flyers past Senators 3-1 for 1st win of season after 9-game skid

What they're saying

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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Matvei Michkov and Porter Martone each had a goal and an assist, and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Ottawa Senators 3-1 on Saturday night for their first victory this season.Philadelphia (1-6-3) opened with nine consecutive losses, a franchise record.
— Yahoo Sportsby ANTHONY SANFILIPPO

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