What Happened
On Wednesday night, the Washington Capitals defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 3-1, marking their fifth win in the last six games. Defensemen Trevor van Riemsdyk and Rasmus Sandin ended lengthy goal droughts, contributing to the Capitals’ scoring. Aliaksei Protas sealed the game with an empty-net goal, bringing his season total to 20 goals.
Why It Matters
The Capitals’ defensemen have now scored 42 goals this season, the second most in the NHL, trailing only the Columbus Blue Jackets. This performance highlights the Capitals’ offensive depth, as they are the only team with four players, including Tom Wilson, Alex Ovechkin, and Jakob Chychrun, each having 20 or more goals this season. The Flyers, on the other hand, continue to struggle, losing six of their last seven games and falling further out of playoff contention.
What’s Next
The Capitals will look to maintain their momentum in upcoming games, while the Flyers must regroup to improve their playoff chances. The Capitals played without forward Tom Wilson due to illness, and his return will be crucial for their continued success.
