The Washington Capitals could not find any success on five separate power play opportunities against the Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday night. That led to their eventual 3-2 regulation downfall and the end of their three game winning streak.
The Caps out-shot the Flyers 28 to 27, but were out-attempted at five-on-five 42 to 38.
By Chris Cerullo 1 week ago
The Washington Capitals traveled a short trek up I-95 and met with the Philadelphia Flyers to close out a back-to-back for both teams. The Flyers came into the fray losers of four straight and the Caps the opposite as winners of three straight.
Travis Konecny opened the scoring off a terrible Nick Jensen turnover. Nicklas Backstrom responded minutes later to restore a tie. Jakub Vrana sniped one home to give the Caps a shortlived lead before Robert Hägg hammered one home to tie the game once again. Kevin Hayes shorthanded gave the Flyers a lead late in the second.
Flyers beat Caps 3-2.
By Chris Cerullo 1 week ago
The Caps are right back out on the ice after beating Ottawa in DC last night. They’ve taken the short trip up to Philadelphia to take on a struggling Flyers team.
Puck drop is at 7:30 PM and here is your injury report.
By Chris Cerullo 1 week ago
The Washington Capitals are coming right back at you after a resounding victory over the Ottawa Senators last night in snowy DC. Next up for them is a Metro Division test against the Flyers who also played last night, have lost four straight, and have given up 21 goals combined in those four losses.
Puck drop is at 7:30 PM and I will be back to take the wheel for the recap.
By Chris Cerullo 1 week ago
Ex-Cap defender Matt Niskanen sure had a day yesterday. In Philadelphia’s 6-1 blowout win over the Detroit Red Wings, Niskanen had the following stat line:
This is going to be one of those stories where we get in trouble from our advertising network because the content is gory. Enjoy.
By Peter Hassett 2 months ago
The Washington Capitals have earned at least one point in 13 straight games. This latest point collecting came at the hands of the Philadelphia Flyers as the Caps downed the Broad Street Bullies 2-1 via shootout.
The Caps out-shot the Flyers 36 to 31 and out-attempted them at five-on-five 50 to 41.
By Chris Cerullo 2 months ago
The homecoming of Radko Gudas and the roadcoming of Matt Niskanen featured two of the early season Metro Division bests in the Washington Capitals and Philadelphia Flyers. Who would win the battle of the offseason defenseman trade?
Brendan Leipsic slammed home a rebound in the crease to put the Caps up early. Claude Giroux tied the game in the third on the power play.
Shootout bullets!
Caps beat Flyers 2-1!
By Chris Cerullo 2 months ago
The Philadelphia Flyers have a decent team on the ice but off of it, they’re definitely one of the best in the NHL.
The Flyers inarguably have the best mascot perhaps in all of sports in Gritty. Now, they have a jumbotron that appeals to my sensibilities as a young child.
The Caps have traveled to Philly to take on their Metro Division rivals, the Flyers.
Puck drop is at 7:30 PM and here is your injury report.
By Chris Cerullo 2 months ago
The Washington Capitals travel to Philadelphia after a tough luck loss to the Arizona Coyotes on home ice. It’s a homecoming of sorts for Radko Gudas, and the Caps first meeting with their old pal, Matt Niskanen.
Puck drop is at 7:30 PM and I will be back for your recap.
By Chris Cerullo 2 months ago
