Ottawa, ON – Rookie forward Matt Read posted a career-best game losing streak in Ottawa stretching over nearly four years with a 2 decision over the Senators at Scotiabank Place.
Claude Giroux and Max Talbot added a goal and helper each for the Flyers, who earned their first win in Canada's capital since November 24, 2007.
Sean Couturier and Harry Zolniercyk registered their first NHL goals as Philadelphia opened up a season without a regulation loss in their first five games since going 3-0-2 in October of 2002.
Sergei Bobrovsky's first start of the year was a solid one, as the Russian halted 21-of-23 shots.
Jason Spezza and Erik Karlsson scored for the Senators, who stumbled to their fifth loss in six contests.
Alex Auld was pulled after one period, giving up four goals on 10 shots to take the loss. Craig Anderson finished by allowing three scores on 20 shots.
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