Stutzle, who will represent Germany at the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026, has goals in five straight games and 10 points (six goals, four assists) during a seven-game point streak.
“That guy’s elite at what he does,” Senators forward Nick Cousins said. “Definitely have a better appreciation for him now that I see him every day, on a regular basis, just in practice and whatnot. … We’re certainly lucky to have him. When he’s at the top of his game it kind of bleeds through the rest of the lineup. He’s playing great for us right now.”
Cousins also scored for Ottawa (28-22-7), which won for the fifth time in six games. James Reimer made 15 saves.
Reimer started the game because Linus Ullmark was unavailable due to illness after taking part in the morning skate. Hunter Shepard was recalled from Belleville of the American Hockey League and arrived during the first period to serve as the backup.
“It was a great win,” Senators coach Travis Green said. “Great game. Unfortunate that they got a goal late but give them credit. We did a lot of great things, gave up 14 or 15 shots, spent a lot of time in their zone. Great game before the break.”
The NHL’s break for the Olympics begins Friday.
Jamie Drysdale scored for Philadelphia (25-20-11), which lost for the 12th time in 15 games (3-8-4). Vladar made 25 saves.
“At this point of the year everyone’s fighting for points,” Drysdale said. “Nice to get one, would have been better to get two.”
The Flyers tied it 1-1 when Drysdale scored at 18:46 of the third period. With Vladar pulled for an extra attacker, Drysdale took a cross-ice pass from Bobby Brink and scored from the top of the left face-off circle.
“It was a tight matchup there, both sides,” Flyers captain Sean Couturier said. “I didn’t think there was much going on. … Thought we did a good job just sticking in there, getting a big goal at the end.”