Flyers Snow The Capitals
The Philadelphia Flyers kept their faint playoff hopes flickering with a convincing 4-1 victory over the Washington Capitals on March 11, 2026, at home in Philadelphia.
The Flyers overcame an early deficit, scoring four unanswered goals to secure the win in this third matchup of the four-game season series against their Metropolitan Division rivals. With the final meeting set for later this month, Philadelphia now holds a 2-1 edge in the season series.
Washington struck first on the power play, with Leonard tallying to give the Capitals a 1-0 lead after the first period. But the Flyers responded emphatically in the second and third frames.
Travis Konecny tied it up with his 24th goal of the season, continuing his strong play against Washington—he now has three points (1G, 2A) in three games versus the Capitals this year, plus 10 goals over his last 15 outings overall.
Trevor Zegras put Philadelphia ahead with his 22nd goal, extending his personal point streak to three games (1G, 2A).
Defenseman Jamie Drysdale added insurance with his seventh goal of the campaign, matching his single-season career high and giving him points in back-to-back games.
Owen Tippett sealed it with an empty-netter in the closing minutes, his goal coming with an assist earlier in the game. Tippett now sits at 39 points on the season and has recorded six multi-point performances this year.
Samuel Ersson earned the win in net, stopping 21 of 22 shots for a solid outing. Washington's Logan Thompson took the loss, allowing three goals on 21 shots (four total including the empty-netter).
The secondary contributors shone as well: Travis Sanheim picked up his 21st assist (three in three games vs. Washington this season), Noah Cates notched two helpers to reach 22 assists on the year and eight points in his last eight games (2G, 6A), while Cam York, Christian Dvorak, and rookie Alex Bump (first NHL assist, two points in three career games) all factored in.
This win comes on the heels of a tough 6-2 loss to the New York Rangers on March 9, but it provides a much-needed boost for a Flyers team fighting to stay in the playoff conversation.
As of mid-March 2026, Philadelphia sits with a 29-23-11 record (69 points) through 63 games, placing them sixth in the Metropolitan Division. The Metro remains highly competitive, with Carolina leading, Pittsburgh holding second, and several teams jockeying for wild-card spots in the Eastern Conference.
The Flyers' playoff odds remain slim—projections hover around 5-10% depending on the model—but victories like this against divisional foes are exactly what they need to climb. With about 19 games remaining, every point counts in a race where the Eastern wild-card picture is wide open, and teams like Washington (around 71 points), Ottawa, Columbus, and others are all within striking distance.
Head coach Rick Tocchet and the Flyers will look to build momentum as they push toward the final stretch. Playoffs are still a long shot, but nights like this—where depth scoring, timely goaltending, and contributions up and down the lineup shine—remind everyone why the chase remains alive in Philadelphia.
- Jesse Bell/ Olde City Sports Network
- Photo Credit: Matt Perretta/Olde City Sports Network
