In a thrilling matchup, Alex Ovechkin scored his 879th goal, inching closer to Wayne Gretzky's all-time record as the Capitals triumphed over the Flyers 4-3. Ovechkin's standout goal came in the first period, tying the game at 1-1, showcasing his consistent scoring prowess with 26 goals this season.

Jakob Chychrun delivered the decisive goal in the third period, while Connor McMichael and Lars Eller contributed to the Capitals' success. The Flyers, meanwhile, saw promising performances from Matvei Michkov, who netted two goals, but their struggles continued with this being their fifth consecutive loss.