Flyers hit 40 wins for sixth consecutive season

The Flyers scored four goals in the first period and Antero Niittymaki made the early spurt stand up with 33 saves to lead Philadelphia to a 6-3 win over the Ottawa Senators on Saturday night.

Petr Nedved, Niko Dimitrakos, Jeff Carter and Michal Handzus each scored in the first period to chase goalie Ray Emery and lead the Flyers to their fourth straight victory.

• Flyers hit 40 wins for sixth consecutive season