Alex Kovalev scores 4 goals in Senators’ 7-4 victory over Flyers
By APSunday, January 3, 2010
Kovalev scores 4 in Senators’ 7-4 win over Flyers
OTTAWA — Alex Kovalev broke a lengthy scoring slump with four goals and added an assist Sunday and the Ottawa Senators beat the Philadelphia Flyers 7-4 in a wild contest that saw both teams make goaltending changes after poor starts.
Kovalev got his first goal against Flyers starter Michael Leighton, who was pulled in favor of Brian Boucher after giving up two goals on five shots.
Senators starter Pascal Leclaire allowed three goals on 10 shots before making way midway through the game for Brian Elliott.
Chris Kelly had his first career two-goal game for the Senators, who won for the second straight game and fourth time in five contests. Jarkko Ruutu added a goal and an assist.
Arron Asham scored once for the Flyers, and Ian Laperriere Darroll Powe and Mike Richards scored on the power play.
