Washington Capitals Extend Winning Streak with 4-1 Victory Over Philadelphia Flyers

The Capitals capitalized on early short-handed goals to secure their fourth consecutive win, while the Flyers' struggles continue with a fifth straight loss.

• Nic Dowd and Andrew Mangiapane each scored short-handed goals in the first period, setting the tone for the Capitals' dominant performance.
• Washington's John Carlson and Jakob Chychrun added to the scoreline in the third period, solidifying the team's victory.
• Flyers defenseman Travis Sanheim scored the lone goal for Philadelphia, who have been outscored 23-11 in their last five games.
• Capitals' goalie Charlie Lindgren made 17 saves, contributing significantly to the team's defensive success.
• The Flyers' losing streak extends to five games as they struggle to find their offensive rhythm early in the season.

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