Flyers Outplay Capitals For Important Win
The Philadelphia Flyers delivered a much-needed statement victory on Tuesday night, defeating the Washington Capitals 4-2 at Xfinity Mobile Arena. This win snapped a four-game skid for the Flyers, providing a spark of optimism as the team pushes through the second half of the 2025-26 season.
In a game that showcased resilience and timely scoring, the Flyers overcame a brief Capitals push to secure two crucial points. Owen Tippett opened the scoring with his 19th goal of the season, capping a strong stretch where he has tallied six points (4g, 2a) over his last six games. Tippett's performance against Washington has been consistently impressive—he now has 10 points (5g, 5a) in 15 career games versus the Caps.
Carl Grundstrom added his eighth goal of the year in the second period, while Jamie Drysdale delivered the game-winner late in the third on the power play—his fourth goal of the season. Drysdale's blast from the high slot gave Philadelphia the 3-2 lead, and it proved decisive. Rasmus Ristolainen sealed the victory with an empty-net goal, marking his first multi-point game of the season (1g, 1a) and showing his growing offensive contributions from the blue line.
In net, Dan Vladar was solid, turning aside 26 of 28 shots to earn the win and provide the stability the team needed during a challenging stretch.
The victory was especially meaningful for Travis Konecny, who played in his 700th NHL game—all with the Flyers—becoming just the 13th player in franchise history to reach that milestone. Konecny extended his point streak to four games with two assists, bringing his recent production to an impressive 15 points (8g, 7a) over his last nine outings. He leads the team with 15 multi-point games this season and continues to be a driving force.
Other contributors shone as well: Trevor Zegras picked up his 28th assist and has points in back-to-back games; Travis Sanheim notched his 18th assist, leading Flyers defensemen in points (24); Matvei Michkov added an assist (his 16th of the season) and has shown early chemistry against Washington with six points in five career games; and Nic Deslaurier recorded his first assist of the year, nearing his own 700th NHL game milestone.
This win not only halted the recent slide but also marked a strong start to the season series against the Capitals—especially after Philadelphia went 0-4 against Washington last season. With standout performances from young talents like Drysdale and Michkov, veterans stepping up like Ristolainen and Konecny, and hot streaks from Tippett, the Flyers showed they have the depth and determination to compete.
Sitting in the Metropolitan Division mix with renewed momentum, this victory offers hope for a playoff push. The team has the pieces—offensive firepower, defensive contributions, and goaltending reliability—to build on this momentum in the coming weeks. The Flyers are far from done; if anything, they're just getting started. Onward to brighter days in Philly hockey.
- Jesse Bell/Olde City Sports Network
- Photo Credit: Matt Perretta/Olde City Sports Network
