Capitals aim to extend winning streak against Flyers
The Washington Capitals will aim to extend their home winning streak to five games when they face the Philadelphia Flyers. The game is set for Thursday at 7 p.m. EDT. Washington has an impressive record of 45 wins, 15 losses, and 8 overtime losses. They lead the league with 247 total goals, averaging 3.6 goals per game. The Capitals have performed well in their division games with a record of 14 wins and 4 losses. In contrast, the Flyers have struggled this season, sitting at 28 wins, 33 losses, and 8 overtime losses. They have a division record of 8 wins, 12 losses, and 2 overtime losses. Philadelphia has not been able to capitalize on penalty situations, with a record of 9 wins and 13 losses when they serve more penalty minutes than their opponents. This matchup will be the fourth time these teams have met this season, with Washington winning the last game 4-3. Notable players for the Capitals include Aliaksei Protas, who has scored 29 goals and provided 32 assists. For the Flyers, Owen Tippett leads with 19 goals and 17 assists. Both teams are currently healthy, with no injuries reported. The Capitals are coming off a strong performance, winning 7 of their last 10 games, while the Flyers have struggled with just 2 victories in their last 10 games.