US EditionWashington brings 3-game win streak into matchup with Philadelphia
The Capitals aim to extend their three-game win streak in a playoff-critical matchup against the Flyers, who have lost 11 of their last 13 games, sources said.
- Tuesday, the Washington Capitals visit the Philadelphia Flyers at 7 p.m. EST, seeking to extend a three-game win streak in their only road game this stretch.
- Washington’s recent surge, including a Monday triumph, has improved the Capitals to 4-1-1, with coach Spencer Carbery saying the urgency level hasn’t been higher this year as they trail the Islanders by two points.
- Key contributors like Nic Dowd and John Carlson provided offense when Capitals goalie Clay Stevenson made 29 saves for his second straight win, while Carlson has 10 goals and 35 assists.
- For Washington, the result matters for their bid to make the playoffs, as the Flyers have lost 11 of their last 13 games and have a-16 scoring differential.
- The Capitals return home Thursday to host Nashville, with Tuesday as the lone road game, and Washington has won each of the last six meetings with the Flyers.
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