nhl Game Recap
Ottawa Falls 5-4 to Flyers - Recap
Philadelphia needed a shootout to earn a 5-4 victory over Ottawa on Saturday in NHL action at Canadian Tire Centre.
Bettors who backed the Flyers were rewarded as -131 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 6.0.
James van Riemsdyk(2), Jakub Voracek, and Kevin Hayes each scored for the Flyers in the victory. Hayes opened the scoring for Philadelphia.
Brian Elliott stopped 30 of 34 Ottawa shots in the victory.
Ottawa got goals from Tyler Ennis(2), Mark Borowiecki, and Anthony Duclair in the loss, but it wasn't enough.
Marcus Hogberg stopped 34 of 38 shots for the Senators, but it wasn't enough to earn the victory.
Philadelphia scored 1 times on 5 chances on the power play, while Ottawa went 1-for-4 with the man advantage.
Philadelphia outshot Ottawa 38-34 in the game.
Philadelphia looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Rangers. The Senators will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Buffalo.