NASHVILLE, Tenn. — In a thrilling matchup on Wednesday night, Sean Couturier secured a 3-2 victory for the Philadelphia Flyers against the Nashville Predators with a goal just 2:31 into overtime.

The Flyers saw support from Scott Laughton and Morgan Frost, with goaltender Aleksei Kolosov stepping up with 25 crucial saves. This win marked Philadelphia’s second victory in their last three games. Meanwhile, the Predators faced their third loss in four outings, despite Roman Josi and Ryan O’Reilly contributing to the scoreboard. Goalie Juuse Saros made 21 saves on the night, but was unable to hold off the Flyers in the end. Kolosov’s record improved to 2-4-0 for the season.

As the game approached its conclusion, Nashville was leading 2-1 when Frost scored with just 11.4 seconds left on the clock, redirecting the puck to knot the score and push the game into overtime.

Observations from the Game:

The Flyers had a sluggish start to the third period, managing only a single shot on goal for an extended stretch. However, they eventually began firing more shots at the Nashville net, culminating in the equalizing strike during the last moments of regulation.

On the other side, the Predators were close to claiming their third consecutive home win. They have struggled significantly this season, especially on home ice, where they lost their first four games. To remain in contention for a playoff spot, establishing a more robust performance at home will be critical for Nashville.

A pivotal moment came when O’Reilly scored with 3:42 left in the first period, putting Nashville ahead 2-1. This goal marked his first since October 28, ending a 13-game drought without scoring for the team’s leading center.

A notable statistic from the match was the Flyers’ power play performance; they were awarded only one power play opportunity during the game, failing to convert even when they pulled Kolosov for an extra attacker late in the third. Over their last five games, they have managed only one goal from 13 power-play chances.

Looking ahead, the Flyers are set to host the New York Rangers on Friday, while the Predators will face off against the Tampa Bay Lightning at home.