Couturier scores in OT to give Flyers 3-2 win over Predators

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Philadelphia Flyers players celebrate the team’s 3-2 overtime win against the Nashville Predators in an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

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Philadelphia Flyers center Morgan Frost (48) celebrates his goal with teammates during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Nashville Predators, Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. The Flyers won 3-2 in overtime. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

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Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Travis Sanheim (6) skates the puck past Nashville Predators left wing Cole Smith (36) during the third period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. The Flyers won 3-2 in overtime(AP Photo/George Walker IV)

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Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Aleksei Kolosov (35) blocks a shot on goal in overtime of an NHL hockey game against the Nashville Predators, Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. The Flyers won 3-2. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

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Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Aleksei Kolosov (35) defends the goal against the Nashville Predators center Steven Stamkos (91) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

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during the second period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

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Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (59) celebrates his goal with teammates during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Philadelphia Flyers, Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

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Philadelphia Flyers center Scott Laughton (21) celebrates his goal with teammates during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Nashville Predators, Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

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Philadelphia Flyers center Ryan Poehling (25) skates the puck past Nashville Predators defenseman Luke Schenn (2) and right wing Luke Evangelista (77) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

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Nashville Predators center Fedor Svechkov, right, hits the puck away from Philadelphia Flyers right wing Owen Tippett (74) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

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Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros (74) blocks a shot on goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Philadelphia Flyers, Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

By JIM DIAMOND

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Sean Couturier scored at 2:31 of overtime to give the Philadelphia Flyers a 3-2 win over the Nashville Predators on Wednesday night.

Scott Laughton and Morgan Frost also scored and Aleksei Kolosov made 25 saves for the Flyers, who have won two of three.

Roman Josi and Ryan O’Reilly scored and Juuse Saros made 21 saves for the Predators, who have lost three of four.

Kolosov improved to 2-4-0 on the season.

With the Predators leading 2-1 late in the third, Frost tied it with 11.4 seconds remaining on a redirection to send the game to overtime.

Takeaways

Flyers: After a sleepy start to the third period where they went for a prolonged stretch with just one shot on goal, the Flyers started putting pucks on the Nashville net, eventually getting the tying goal in the final minute.

Predators: The Predators were just seconds away from winning their third straight home game. The team struggled from the start of the season, including losing their first four at home. Gaining traction on home ice will be pivotal in Nashville attempting to get into the playoff race.

Key moment

O’Reilly gave Nashville a 2-1 lead with 3:42 remaining in the first. The goal was his first since Oct. 28, ending a 13-game goalless stretch for Nashville’s top line center.

Key stat

The Flyers had just one power play in Wednesday’s game and did not score on it despite pulling Kolosov for an extra attacker as it came late in the third period. Philadelphia has just one power-play goal in 13 opportunities with the man advantage over the last five games.

Up next

Flyers host the New York Rangers on Friday, and Predators host Tampa Bay.

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