Senators defeat Flyers 2-1 in home opener amid injury woes
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 4:07 AM
Last updated Oct 9, 2026
The Ottawa Senators secured a 2-1 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers in their home opener on October 8, 2026. Carter Yakemchuk's power-play goal in the third period provided the decisive score. The win was overshadowed by a lower-body injury to newcomer William Eklund, who left the game after being hit and did not return. The Senators, now 3-1-0 this season, also faced earlier injuries to key players. Ottawa will host the Nashville Predators next on October 10.
- •Senators improve to 3-1-0 this season
- •Carter Yakemchuk scores game-winning goal
- •William Eklund leaves game with injury
- •Next game for Senators is against the Predators
- 4:07 AMYahoo Sports — Senators Win Home Opener, But Another Key Injury Takes Some Of The Shine Off
"Carter Yakemchuk’s power-play bazooka secured a win over Philadelphia, but William Eklund’s leg injury cast another shadow over a big win.
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