Red Wings send Flyers to franchise record-extending 9th straight loss to start season

DETROIT (AP) — Andrew Copp broke a tie with 4:38 left and the Detroit Red Wings sent the Philadelphia Flyers to their franchise record-extending ninth straight loss to start the season, winning 2-1 on Thursday night.

The Flyers dropped to 0-6-3. The skid is tied for the ninth-longest in the NHL to open a season, and worst since San Jose started 0-7-2 in 2024-25. Three teams have gone winless in their first 10 games, and the record is held by the New York Rangers, who opened the 1943-44 season with 14 losses and a tie.

After Copp put Detroit ahead with a point-blank shot, the Flyers had one more chance but Oliver Bonk shot wide from 10 feet with eight seconds left.

The Flyers scored first when Matvei Michkov's baseball swing put a bouncing puck past Daniil Tarasov with 2:28 left in the first period.

Dylan Larkin set up the tying goal, passing across the slot on a 2-on-1 to set up Anton Johansson’s first NHL goal at 4:31 of the second period.

Johannson is the third Scandanavian rookie to score his first career goal this season for Detroit, joining fellow Swede William Wallinder and Norwegian Michael Brandsegg-Nygard.

Tarasov stopped 17 shots. Joseph Woll made 24 saves for Philadelphia.

Flyers: Host Ottawa on Saturday night.

Red Wings: Host San Jose on Saturday night.

Philadelphia Flyers center Christian Dvorak (22) is taken to the ice as Detroit Red Wings' Anton Johansson (42) defends in the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Detroit Red Wings left wing Viktor Arvidsson (33) is checked by Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Oliver Bonk (59) in the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Philadelphia Flyers right wing Matvei Michkov (39) celerbrates his goal against the Detroit Red Wings in the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Detroit Red Wings left wing Viktor Arvidsson (33) jumps as Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Joseph Woll (53) deflects a shot in the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Detroit Red Wings center Andrew Copp (18) celebrates his goal against the Philadelphia Flyers in the third period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Democratic Senate candidate Troy Jackson told Republican Sen. Susan Collins to “shut up” during a heated final Maine U.S. Senate debate that also included an interruption from a data center protester.

Thursday night's debate in a Bangor theater was the last of four meetings between Collins and Jackson, who are running for a seat that's considered crucial in the fight for a Senate majority. The debate, like those that preceded it, included several testy exchanges over issues including the national debt, Collins' relationship with President Donald Trump's administration, and the candidates' respective roles in worsening partisan divisions.

The scene became briefly chaotic when a protester opposing data centers began yelling as Collins spoke. As moderators asked for the protester to be removed, Collins said the shouting demonstrator was “obviously one of Troy's supporters.”

Jackson responded: “Oh, shut up. I don't even know that kid.”

Maine GOP said in a social media post after the debate that Jackson's “shut up” comment was “unacceptable behavior.” Jackson's campaign declined to comment on the exchange.

The issue of party loyalty came up during the debate, with one question posed to Collins asking her to cite a time she has defied the Republican Party. She referenced her push to oppose Pete Hegseth's nomination as defense secretary, saying she organized Republicans to vote no. But Collins acknowledged he was confirmed despite her effort.

Collins accused Jackson of being a guaranteed vote for the Democratic Party while she has a track record of independence. Jackson disputed that characterization and said Collins is loyal to Trump when he needs key votes.

“What I know is that 100% of the time when Donald Trump goes to Susan Collins for a vote, he gets it,” Jackson said.

Collins, who is seeking her sixth term, has sought to distance herself from Trump during the debates, including using the phrase “Gulf of Mexico” instead of Trump's preferred “Gulf of America.” Jackson described Collins' votes against Trump as “managed votes” when she already knows the outcome is decided.

Jackson's campaign also said Thursday that it raised $20.4 million in the third quarter as it seeks to close a funding gap with Collins. Jackson was a late entry into the race and the third quarter was his first quarter of fundraising.

Collins’ campaign said she raised $5.2 million in the same time period. Collins began the race with a considerable fundraising advantage over Jackson, as she had raised more than $18 million by the end of June and Jackson did not become the Democrats’ nominee until late July.

Sen. Susan Collins (R) and Troy Jackson (D) shake hands at the end of the final Maine U.S. Senate debate in Bangor, Maine, Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026. (Gregory A. Rec/Portland Press Herald via AP, Pool)

Sen. Susan Collins (R) looks to Troy Jackson (D) as he answers a question during the final Maine U.S. Senate debate in Bangor, Maine, on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026. (Gregory A. Rec/Portland Press Herald via AP, Pool)

Sen. Susan Collins (R) looks to Troy Jackson (D) as he answers a question during the final Maine U.S. Senate debate in Bangor, Maine, Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026. (Gregory A. Rec/Portland Press Herald via AP, Pool)

This combination of photos shows Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, on Sept. 24, 2026, in Washington, left, and her challenger for the Maine's U.S. Senate seat, Democratic candidate Troy Jackson on July 16, 2026, in Portland, Maine. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib, Robert F. Bukaty)