Yakemchuk scores late power-play goal as Senators beat Flyers 2-1

The Ottawa Senators beat the winless Philadelphia Flyers 2-1 on Thursday night as Carter Yakemchuk broke a late tie with a power-play goal. Yakemchuk scores with 6:59 remaining, turning the game in Ottawa’s favor and helping the Senators hold on for the win.

Nick Cousins gives Ottawa the early lead, scoring in the first period at the midway point. The Flyers later respond to level the score before Yakemchuk’s go-ahead goal. Multiple outlets note that this is Yakemchuk’s first regular-season goal and that it comes on the power play with the game nearing its end, shaping the final score.