For the second time this season, the Senators star scored the overtime winner against them.
Ottawa secured a thrilling 2-1 victory tonight at the Canadian Tire Centre. The game was a defensive battle, tied at 1-1 heading into the final frame.
Goaltender Anton Forsberg was incredible, stopping 31 shots to keep Ottawa alive. In the dying seconds of overtime, Stützle broke free to beat Samuel Ersson. Drake Batherson provided the crucial assist on the game-winning breakaway goal. Stützle’s heroics mark his 24th goal of the season and his fourth career OT winner.
Philadelphia’s Travis Konecny scored their only goal but it wasn’t enough to secure the win. The Senators continue their climb in the Atlantic Division with this clutch performance. Ottawa fans are celebrating as their young superstar delivers under pressure once again.