Alex Ovechkin scored his 888th career goal, leading the Washington Capitals to a 3-2 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers, further bolstering the Capitals' impressive season record. Lindgren was solid in goal, while his counterpart Ersson struggled to contain Ovechkin and Co. The Capitals took a 2-0 lead in the second period and extended it to 3-0 with Mangiapane's goal. The Flyers made a late push with two goals in the third but couldn't complete the comeback.

Ovechkin has been particularly dominant at 39, ranking fourth in the NHL in goals this season. His scoring prowess remains formidable, especially against the Flyers, where he consistently finds the back of the net. Protas, with three assists over three games, showed promise as a budding playmaker. The Capitals' solid performance reinforced their standing in the playoff race, pushing their point total to 100.