Philadelphia Flyers vs. Washington Capitals Preview
The Philadelphia Flyers are set to face off against the Washington Capitals in a Metropolitan Division clash on Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. EST. This matchup comes on the heels of a recent victory for the Capitals, who defeated the Nashville Predators 4-2, bolstered by a standout performance from Jakob Chychrun, who scored twice.
Team Records and Performance
With a record of 29 wins, 23 losses, and 7 overtime losses, the Capitals maintain solid footing in the division, including an impressive 11-4-2 mark against fellow Metropolitan opponents. They boast a strong record of 26 wins, 8 losses, and 3 overtime losses when they notch three or more goals in a game.
The Flyers, on the other hand, have an overall record of 25-20-11, including a record of 6-5-4 within the division. They have struggled with a negative goal differential, having allowed 177 goals while only scoring 162, resulting in a -15 rating.
Previous Matchup
This will be the second meeting between the two teams this season. The Flyers previously emerged victorious in their first matchup, winning with a score of 4-2.
Key Players
In terms of key players, Dylan Strome stands out for the Capitals, contributing 16 goals and 31 assists this season, while Chychrun has elevated his game recently, tallying four goals and seven assists in his last 10 outings. For the Flyers, Travis Konecny has been a significant offensive force, netting 22 goals with 32 assists, while Owen Tippett is also finding his stride with four goals and three assists in the past 10 games.
Recent Performances
Looking at their recent performances, the Capitals have gone 5-4-1 in their last 10 games, averaging 3.1 goals and allowing 3.3 goals per game. The Flyers have struggled more, going 3-4-3 over the same span, managing 2.9 goals per game but surrendering 3.5 goals.
Injury Report
Both teams have no reported injuries ahead of this matchup, setting the stage for an exciting contest as they battle for crucial points in the division race.
