Michkov’s two points help Flyers claim first win of season

The Philadelphia Flyers beat the Ottawa Senators 3-1 at home for their first NHL win of the season, with Matvei Michkov scoring the winner and adding an assist.

Drake Batherson put Ottawa ahead in the second period. Porter Martone tied it off a Michkov assist before the Russian forward scored on the power play. Trevor Zegras added an empty-net goal late in the third.

Michkov, 21, was named the game’s first star. He has five points in ten appearances, comprising four goals and one assist, and leads Philadelphia in both goals and points.

The victory ended a nine-game losing streak to open the campaign. Philadelphia has five points and remains last in the Metropolitan Division. Ottawa is fourth in the Atlantic Division with 12 points.