The Washington Capitals advanced to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs after defeating the Philadelphia Flyers 1–0 in Game 6 on Sunday.
The lone score of the game came from Capitals forward Nicklas Backstrom, who placed a perfect shot past Flyers goaltender Michal Neuvirth in the second period on a beautiful feed across the slot from Marcus Johansson.
Washington goalie Braden Holtby, who finished the regular season tying Martin Brodeur’s record for most wins in a season with 48, remained a strong presence between the pipes, helping the Capitals secure the lead and eliminate the Flyers.