Matthew Phillips scores first NHL goal against former team as Capitals rally past Flames in shootout
- Matthew Phillips, who signed with the Capitals after being let go by the Flames, scored his first NHL goal against his former team.
- The Capitals erased a two-goal deficit against the Flames and forced overtime, eventually winning 3-2 in a shootout.
- Evgeny Kuznetsov scored the shootout winner for the Capitals, while Darcy Kuemper made key saves in net.
- The win gave the Capitals their first victory under new head coach Spencer Carbery.
- The Capitals and Senators face off next, with Ottawa aiming for a third straight win.
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