The Flyers started their 26-game gauntlet to wrap up the season Wednesday night against the Capitals. It’ was a four-point divisional game against a club who, like Philadelphia, are on the outside looking in regarding a playoff spot. And despite the fact the Flyers have three games in hand on Washington, the team has a batch of clubs they have catch if they want to get a wildcard spot. Or even back in the conversation. Perhaps the one saving grace is that Philadelphia might have a better but n...
From Broad Street Hockey
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The Flyers returned from their post-Olympic break but fell to the Capitals 3-1. The loss puts the Flyers in a far deeper hole than they were before the break when it comes to their now-slimmer playoff hopes.
The basics
First period: No scoring Second period: 13:52 – Rasmus Sandin (Hendrix Lapierre, Jakob Chychrun) Third period: 0:29 – Noah Cates (Travis Sanheim, Bobby Brink), 14:08 – Trevor van Riemsdyk (Declan Chisholm, Aliaksei Protas), 19:34 – Aliaksei Protas (Unassisted) (SHG) (E...
From Broad Street Hockey
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We’re back at last! It’s been almost three weeks since we’ve seen the Flyers on the ice for a game, but finally, they’re back at it for the first of two games on the road before they return home again this weekend.
It’s an uphill battle they’re facing, and in front of them tonight will be a tough divisional rival (and a team sitting between them and a playoff spot) in the Capitals, and the Flyers will have to find a way to hit the ground running quickly if they want to regain some of the ...
From Broad Street Hockey
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It’s good to be back. The Philadelphia Flyers are actually playing hockey Wednesday night for the first time in 20 days thanks to the NHL’s pause for the 2026 Winter Olympics, as they visit the Washington Capitals. But, what has not been missed is Flyers head coach Rick Tocchet putting out some lineups that are largely questionable.
There are several reasons why the lineup that Tocchet unveiled at Wednesday’s morning skate makes almost every single Flyers fan tilt their head and go “Now, ...
From Broad Street Hockey
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*The Flyers are back tonight, for real, as they head on down to Washington, D.C. to take on the Capitals. It’s probably Alex Ovechkin’s last year in the league (maybe, who knows, he could go Full Jagr) and he’s just four goals short of 1,000 for his career. Which is nuts. Here’s that and nine other stories to watch as the league gets back underway tonight. [ NHL ]
*You might have forgotten where things stand, playoffs-wise, so thankfully someone decided to give you a little refresher. [ E...
From Broad Street Hockey
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The Washington Capitals are a little behind in the playoff race, but have dealt with injuries this season. After all of that, they are four points back of a playoff spot with two extra games played. It won't be an easy hill to climb, but it's easier than some that still believe they're in the race. The Capitals aren't going to roll over this season, in Alex Ovechkin's potential last in the NHL, and after a great retool in the 2024 offseason, great prospects, and a solid team, they are capable ...
From NHL Trade Rumors
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The Flyers, riding high after snapping their losing streak with a big win over the Capitals on Tuesday, went into their final game before the break with a significant challenge on their hands — keeping their positive momentum rolling now that they finally had it. And while there were pieces in the matchup which worked in their favor, between a similarly matchup Senators team broadly, but more precisely one starting a 37-year old James Reimer only a handful of games into his stint with Ottawa a...
From Broad Street Hockey
| 20 days ago
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Yesterday, The Washington Post laid off about one third of its newsroom. All departments were affected, but some sections were eliminated entirely. The sports department, which includes beat reporters for the Washington Wizards, Capitals, Mystics, Commanders, Nationals, Spirit, DC United — you get the picture, was eliminated entirely as we know it. If the local […]
From Bullets Forever
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The Artemi Panarin trade didn’t just come down to cap math and a no-move clause. It came down to who the New York Rangers wanted back. Multiple reports indicate New York took a big swing in talks with the San Jose Sharks and Washington Capitals , pushing for elite young pieces before ultimately pivoting to a deal with the Los Angeles Kings right before the Olympic trade freeze. Artemi Panarin trade talks hit a wall with Will Smith and Ryan Leonard The Rangers’ stance was that if a ...
From NHL Trade Rumors
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The Los Angeles Kings have won the Artemi Panarin sweepstakes, but they certainly weren't the only team with interest in the scoring winger. Reports have surfaced stating the Washington Capitals were extremely interested in adding Panarin ahead of the Olympic roster freeze, and were willing to give him a contract extension to stick around. Panarin's agent made it known to New York Rangers' GM Chris Drury that his client was only interested in heading to Los Angeles not long ago, taking out the...
From NHL Trade Rumors
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The Flyers, hitting the start of the month of February on a four-game losing streak and at the risk of heading into the Olympic break in free fall, managed to pull together a prompt shift in momentum. Picking up a reasonably tidy 4-2 win over their divisional rival Capitals, the Flyers lifted quite a major weight off of their shoulders, but still sit with a reminder that there’s work yet to be done.
Overcoming the noise
To deliver the understatement of the century, things have not be...
From Broad Street Hockey
| 22 days ago
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The Philadelphia Flyers earned a feel-good 4-2 win over the Washington Capitals that helped them wash away a whole lot of their ongoing issues. Sure, it doesn’t help that they suffered a brutal stretch that almost cemented them as a non-playoff team, but Tuesday night’s win was perfectly timed after the messy drama between head coach Rick Tocchet and winger Matvei Michkov spilled into the national spotlight.
The main gripe surrounding this drama was the lack of minutes given to Michkov an...
From Broad Street Hockey
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In their first meeting of the season, the Flyers survived a third period push by Alex Ovechkin’s Washington Capitals. A late goal on the power play by Jamie Drysdale was the difference in the Flyers’ 4-2 win.
The basics
First Period: 5:56 – Owen Tippett (Travis Sanheim, Matvei Michkov)
Second Period: 4:45 – Carl Grundstrom (Nic Deslauriers, Rasmus Ristolainen), 8:12 – Aliaksei Protas (SHG) (Anthony Beauvillier)
Third Period: 2:40 – Anthony Beauvillier (Justin Sourdif, Trevo...
From Broad Street Hockey
| 23 days ago
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The Tampa Bay Lightning are hosting the Buffalo Sabres Tuesday evening. They're also hosting scouts from 10 teams around the NHL, as the Bolts are sniffing around the trade market. 10 teams with scouts/reps on the list here in Tampa for Lightning/Sabres: ANA, CHI, FLA, LA, MTL, NYR, PHI, SJ, STL, WAS — David Pagnotta (@TheFourthPeriod) February 4, 2026 The Lightning are looking to add, and GM Julien BriseBois told insider David Pagnotta that if he does make a deal, his priority would be ...
From NHL Trade Rumors
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And just like that, the final week before the break has arrived. It’s certainly been an exciting lead-up to it (for better or worse), but the Flyers will be hoping against all hope that they can get the ball rolling here and find a way to hit the break on a bit of a high. And there’s no better chance to get that started than with a matchup against another divisional rival, as the Capitals come to town.
Puck drop: 7:00 p.m. How to watch/listen: 📺: NBCSP 📻: 93.3 WMMR
Pregame reading
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From Broad Street Hockey
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It is enough for the Philadelphia Flyers to have lost 11 of their last 13 games before Tuesday night’s game against the Washington Capitals. But now, they have a potential crisis on their hands as head coach Rick Tocchet and winger Matvei Michkov are having a fairly public conflict.
Throughout the entire season, how the Flyers’ young Russian star is getting barely any more minutes than bottom-six wingers has been a point of contention for fans. We saw the dazzling displays of talent durin...
From Broad Street Hockey
| 23 days ago
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The Islanders did not get the job done in D.C., they did not claim any points vs. the Capitals, so they’ll aim for redemption tonight back home against the Penguins. Helpfully, Pittsburgh lost last night in regulation on a late Claude Giroux goal, so their standings edge above the Isles remains two points, though with […]
From Lighthouse Hockey
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*Blissfully, we have only two games between us and the Olympic break and the first of those is tonight against the Capitals. Another opportunity to get two points on a Division rival. Hopefully the boys enjoyed the heck out of Sunday’s Flyers Charities Carnival and will hit the ice refreshed and ready to go. It was a fun day. [ Inquirer ]
*Anyway so Rick Tocchet seems to be a big topic of conversation this week. For obvious reasons. But we probably shouldn’t be surprised that this is the ...
From Broad Street Hockey
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Best bets suggestions for Philadelphia Flyers vs. Washington Capitals on Tuesday at Xfinity Mobile Arena are available for you in this article, prior to the opening faceoff at 7 p.m. ET.
Best Flyers vs. Capitals Prop Bets
Player & Team
Odds to Score a Goal
Goals & Games Played
Alex Ovechkin, Capitals
+180
22 G in 57 GP
Travis Konecny, Flyers
+190
22 G in 53 GP
Owen Tippett, Flyers
+220
18 G in 54 GP
Trevor Zegras, Flyers
+230
20 G in ...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession
| 23 days ago
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Tuesday’s NHL matchup between the Philadelphia Flyers (24-20-10) and the Washington Capitals (27-22-7) at Xfinity Mobile Arena sees the Flyers as home favorites (-133 moneyline odds to win) against the Capitals (+112). The game begins at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
Watch ESPN+ to see the match unfold as the Flyers and Capitals meet.
Flyers vs. Capitals Game Info & Odds
When: Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET
TV Channel: ESPN+
Live Stream: ESPN+
Where: Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philade...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession
| 24 days ago
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The Washington Capitals are predicted by bookmakers to defeat the New York Islanders when they meet up on Monday at 7 p.m. ET, with the Capitals at -131 on the moneyline, and the visiting Islanders at +109.
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Capitals vs. Islanders Favorite, Moneyline, Total
Favorite: Capitals (-131)
Underdog: Islanders (+109)
Total: 6
Best Capitals vs. Islanders Promo Codes
How to Watch Capitals vs. Islanders
Date: Monday, February 2, 2026
Time: 7 p.m. ET
How t...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession
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The Islanders enter a pretty significant back-to-back with a match vs. the Capitals tonight in D.C. followed by tomorrow night at home to the Penguins. The Capitals are just four points behind the Isles and can narrow that gap tonight, though they’ve played one more game. The Penguins currently sit two points above the Islanders […]
From Lighthouse Hockey
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What are some best bets for the upcoming Washington Capitals versus New York Islanders game at Capital One Arena, on Monday, Feb. 2 at 7 p.m. ET? We have suggestions for you right here.
Best Capitals vs. Islanders Prop Bets
Player & Team
Odds to Score a Goal
Goals & Games Played
Alex Ovechkin, Capitals
+160
22 G in 56 GP
Bo Horvat, Islanders
+180
21 G in 41 GP
Tom Wilson, Capitals
+200
22 G in 47 GP
Dylan Strome, Capitals
+210
16 G in...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession
| 24 days ago
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Monday’s NHL games include the Washington Capitals (27-22-7) hosting the New York Islanders (30-20-5) at Capital One Arena. The Islanders are underdogs (+114 on the moneyline) against the Capitals (-135) ahead of the contest, which starts at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
You can turn on ESPN+ to see the Islanders attempt to take down the Capitals.
Capitals vs. Islanders Game Info & Odds
When: Monday, February 2, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET
TV Channel: ESPN+
Live Stream: ESPN+
Where: Capital One Aren...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession
| 25 days ago
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As fun as Thursday Night was for the Canes, yesterday was equally frustrating as once again the Canes give up a 3-0 lead to a team on the road. This time it was to the Washington Capitals as they couldn’t match the desperation of a team fighting for its playoff life. There’s little time to […]
From Canes Country
| 25 days ago
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