The Washington Capitals fell 3-1 to the Flyers on Saturday night in a game that they win probably nine out of ten times if they play the exact same way. That’s just how the cookie crumbles in the NHL sometimes.
But, at the same time, perhaps it was for the best.
By Chris Cerullo 3 months ago
The Washington Capitals’ rematch with the Philadelphia Flyers went much like the first one, which is to say: not great!
Scott Laughton tipped Tony DeAngelo’s shot to put the Flyers up in the first, but Alex Ovechkin worked hard for a rebound to tie it up through the first period. Philly got two in the second period, both through defensive breakdowns: one from James van Riemsdyk and the second from Wade Allison. The Caps played a real good third period, but Carter Hart wasn’t letting anything past.
Caps lose. Flyers take wins in both halves of the home-and-home series
By Peter Hassett 3 months ago
This is your place to check for updates and comment along with the Washington Capitals vs. Philadelphia Flyers game on January 14, 2023.
Why does this feel like deja vu? Oh yes, because the Washington Capitals and Philadelphia Flyers are playing each other once again after playing each other three days go. It’s a weirdly spaced-out home and home.
On Wednesday, the Flyers won after getting a hat trick from Travis Konecny. To use a nonhockey term to describe the Caps’ offense that night, it was bleh. RMNB had one source remarking that teams are emulating Nashville’s recent game plan to much success.
Tonight, the Capitals will have another different lineup with head coach Peter Laviolette deciding to scratch Dylan Strome.
This will also be Game Three of Nicklas Backstrom and Tom Wilson back. So far the two have combined for one point – a Nicklas Backstrom primary assist on a TJ Oshie goal.
Tonight marks the last game of the Capitals’ wildly popular Reverse Retro 2.0 jersey.
NBC Sports Washington will air the game. The opening faceoff will be a little after 7 pm.
