Ottawa rallied past Toronto in a tight pre-season affair, tying on Shane Pinto’s power-play strike with two minutes left and winning 16 seconds into overtime after Fabian Zetterlund opened the comeback with a short-handed marker. Toronto built a 2-0 lead on Matthews and McMann, but the Senators outshot the Leafs and rode goaltenders Merilainen and Shepard to the upset.

Across the league, Caufield and Suzuki fueled Montreal’s 4-2 win over Philadelphia, Emberson’s late winner lifted Edmonton past Winnipeg, and Calgary depths lit up Seattle with Kerins’ PP goal as the Flames pulled away. The night underscored the depth battle and line-juggling that will shape fantasy rosters come October.

The Philadelphia Flyers are exploring trade options to improve their roster amid salary cap constraints. Key assets potentially on the move include Rasmus Ristolainen, whose hefty contract could free up space for younger players like Oliver Bonk. Ivan Fedotov, another trade candidate, may be traded if the Flyers decide to rely on Sam Ersson as their starting goaltender. Winger Owen Tippett also faces scrutiny, given the emergence of talent like Tyson Foerster.

Conversely, the Flyers are eyeing centers to bolster their lineup. Among potential targets are Mason McTavish from the Anaheim Ducks, who showed promise last season, and Matty Beniers of the Seattle Kraken, whose recent struggles may make him a viable trade option. Elias Pettersson of the Vancouver Canucks is also under consideration but poses a significant financial risk. The Flyers might have to include players like Sean Couturier or Tippett in these discussions.

The Philadelphia Flyers extended their winning streak to two games with a commanding 7-4 victory over the Buffalo Sabres. Matvei Michkov showcased his talent, scoring two goals, while Samuel Ersson contributed with 17 saves in his first start of the season. The Sabres, who had won their previous three games, struggled defensively, as their coach Lindy Ruff pointed out a lack of discipline leading to early goals for the Flyers. After jumping to a 2-0 lead, the Flyers saw the Sabres respond with three consecutive goals. However, Michkov's equalizer ignited a dominant performance from Philadelphia, allowing them to regain control and secure the win.

The Philadelphia Flyers showcased resilience during their recent matchup against the Tampa Bay Lightning, achieving a thrilling 4-3 shootout victory to end a five-game losing streak. Owen Tippett clinched the win with a dazzling shootout goal, while Sam Ersson made a crucial save against Oliver Bjorkstrand to secure the victory. The game was marked by back-and-forth action, with the Flyers tying the score multiple times.

Gage Goncalves opened the scoring for Tampa with a power-play goal, but Bobby Brink's strong performance, including two goals and an assist, led to a pair of Flyers equalizers. Despite Ersson allowing three goals on 20 shots, his team rallied to support him, showcasing their ability to fight back. The Flyers will look to build on this momentum as they prepare to face the Carolina Hurricanes next.