Photo: Patrick Smith
Jason Chimera scored twice to help the Capitals beat the Flyers 5-2 on Thursday night. TJ Oshie, Justin Williams and Nicklas Backstrom completed the scoring as Alex Ovechkin once again had a goal disallowed to delay him becoming the highest scoring Russian in the NHL.
By Hana Imiolczyk 8 years ago
Thursday night, Evgeny Kuznetsov was slashed from behind in the the right leg (where there’s no protection) by Flyers forward Matt Read. The moment happened early in the third period, when the Caps were up 4-2. Kuznetsov, who has a history of knee problems, collapsed after the hit and writhed in pain. He needed Alex Ovechkin’s help to make it to the bench.
There was no penalty on the play.
Alex Ovechkin scored his Russian NHL record 484th career goal again tonight. It was disallowed after a coach’s challenge. Justin Williams was ruled offside upon review.
Ovi talked about it after the game with reporters.
Photo: Patrick Smith
Alex Ovechkin didn’t get his record, but the Washington Capitals beat the Philadelphia Flyers, which isn’t bad for a consolation prize I suppose.
Jay Beagle whiffed on a clearing attempt, which led to Scott Laughton’s goal for the Flyers. The Caps struck back with a maddeningly pretty pass from Kuznetsov to Oshie.
In the second period, the Flyers finally converted on their 76th power play, and then the Caps, namely Jason Chimera, scored on their very first power play. Justin Williams notched his third goal of the season with the third line to give the Capitals their first lead of the night. Matt Niskanen’s power-play marker, tapped by Jason Chimera (again?!), extended that lead to two. (Before the period was up, Alex Ovechkin sorta scored that record-breaking goal for the second time, but nope nope nope, the NHL is stupid.)
Tom Wilson forced a turnover to set up Nick Backstrom’s gutshot goal in the third period, thereby making this a bailamos game. Ovi didn’t get his goal, but the Caps got the win.
Caps beat Flyers 5-2. Let’s dance.
By Peter Hassett 8 years ago
Alex Ovechkin is the greatest Russian goal-scorer of all-time. Ovi scored number 484 on Thursday night to pass Sergei Fedorov and blah lblhqeljksadfjklfdasklasfdkjlf not this shit again.
The Flyers challenged and Justin Williams was offsides.
Dude. DUDE. Did you see that? DID. YOU. SEE. THAT? Tell me you saw that.
Evgeny Kuznetsov did that patented reverse-pass thing again, which always looks super cool. This time it went to TJ Oshie, who swatted the puck for a monster goal, his 5th of the season.
It’s a dreary Thursday afternoon, but your hearts should be singing. The Schmidtuation: Nate Schmidt is penciled in to play with John Carlson tonight on the TOP FREAKING PAIR while Brooks Orpik is listed as a game-time decision.
Here’s to a speedy recovery for Brooks. Being excited about the Schmidtuation is not the same as celebrating an injury.
The Flyers are off to an uneven start under new head coach Dave Hakstol. Somehow, Jacub Voracek doesn’t have a goal yet, so cross all your fingers and toes whenever he touches the puck tonight. He’s due to score in bunches once the drought is over.
The game starts at 7 PM on CSN.
| Team | Record | Possession | PDO | Power Play | Penalty Kill |
| Washington Capitals | 10-4-0 | 54.5% | 99.9 | 20.5% | 85% |
| Philadelphia Flyers | 5-7-3 | 47.1% | 100 | 13.6% | 78.9% |
By Patrick Holden 8 years ago
