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Capitals Rally to Defeat Flyers, Boosting Playoff Hopes

With a 5-2 victory over the Flyers, the Capitals narrow the gap in the playoff race, now trailing by just four points with two games in hand.

Overview

  • The Washington Capitals overcame a 2-0 deficit with five unanswered goals, including one from captain Alex Ovechkin, to secure a crucial win against the Philadelphia Flyers.
  • The Flyers, who have won only two of their past seven games, missed an opportunity to widen their lead in the tight division race.
  • Ovechkin's goal marked his 839th career goal, bringing him closer to Wayne Gretzky's record, and was part of a spirited comeback by the Capitals.
  • The Flyers' power play showed promise, scoring once in three attempts, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Capitals' surge.
  • The Capitals' victory keeps their playoff hopes alive, with one of the most challenging schedules ahead in their remaining 22 regular season games.