Senators defeat Flyers 2-1 but lose Eklund to injury

Forward exits in first period after collision on boards.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 57m1 min read

From @TSN1200 - @TSNJR and @frankcorrado22 on the Sens beating the Flyers but losing Eklund to injury: https://t.co/VeUG Via @TSNHockey on X

What happened: The Ottawa Senators secured a 2-1 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers in preseason action. The win was overshadowed by an injury to Eklund, who exited the contest during the first period following an awkward collision and did not return.

Why it matters: Eklund's early departure presents an immediate roster concern for Ottawa as they prepare for the upcoming 2026-27 season. The result extends Philadelphia's early-season losing streak.

By the numbers: Philadelphia falls to an 11-13 mark overall amid a six-game losing streak. Ottawa is averaging 2.9 goals per game while allowing 3.1.

What to watch: Ottawa is expected to provide an update on Eklund's status prior to their next game.

Sources

@TSNHockey 2026-10-09T13:38:15.957483+00:00

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