Overview
- The Flyers beat the Capitals 4-2, snapping a four-game losing streak on Jamie Drysdale’s third‑period power‑play strike before Rasmus Ristolainen’s empty‑netter.
- Dan Vladar stopped 26 shots, turning aside early chances and two Alex Ovechkin one‑timers to preserve Philadelphia’s lead late.
- Washington’s three-game surge ended despite a shorthanded goal from Aliaksei Protas and a tying tally from Anthony Beauvillier early in the third.
- Clay Stevenson made his second start in as many nights with Logan Thompson and Charlie Lindgren injured, finishing with 18 saves after winning his previous two outings.
- Coach Spencer Carbery said the Capitals’ playoff push is urgent; Thompson is expected back Thursday while Lindgren remains out through the Olympic break, with Washington hosting Nashville and Philadelphia hosting Ottawa next.