Tim Stützle propelled the Ottawa Senators to a 3-2 overtime victory against the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday. Stützle scored twice, including the game-winning goal 3:19 into overtime. The Senators, with a record of 7-5-3, are looking to solidify their position in the playoff race after a shaky start to the season.

The Senators capitalized on a slow start from the Flyers in the first period. Stützle initiated the scoring with a powerful one-timer, marking his seventh goal of the season, with assists from David Perron and Ridly Greig. Shortly after, Michael Amadio extended Ottawa's lead, capitalizing on a defensive breakdown by Philadelphia. Claude Giroux and Shane Pinto assisted on the play, with Giroux recording his 13th point in 11 games against his former team.

Despite leading in shot attempts 18-7 in the first period, the Senators took a step back in the second. Matvei Michkov scored for the Flyers, narrowing the gap to 2-1. Christian Dvorak and Travis Konecny assisted on the play. Philadelphia shifted the momentum, leading in shot attempts 17-8 in the second period.

In the third period, Jamie Drysdale tied the game for the Flyers, scoring off a rebound. Trevor Zegras initially took the shot, and Dvorak also contributed with an assist. The game remained tied, forcing an overtime.

Stützle sealed the victory in overtime, with assists from Drake Batherson and Thomas Chabot. Batherson delivered a precise pass to Stützle, who redirected the puck past Flyers goalie Samuel Ersson.

Linus Ullmark made 20 saves for the Senators, while Ersson stopped 10 of 13 shots for the Flyers. The Senators defeated the Flyers for the second time this season, with an earlier win on October 23. Ottawa finished the game with only 13 shots on goal. The Senators had a cold offensive stretch, with 26:25 passing without a shot on goal from the second into the third period.