The Flyers—the last place team in the Metropolitan Division that has racked up two separate 10-game losing streaks this season—came into a game tonight against the Washington Capitals—perennial contender and offensive juggernaut—without much hope for a positive outcome. But it wasn’t until just a few minutes before the final buzzer that this game felt like a lost cause for the Flyers. They played a superior team to a tie through 58 minutes, outshooting them 26-21 at even strength and 33-25 at all strengths, but extended their current losing streak to four games thanks to two late goals from Garnet Hathaway and an icer from John Carlson.
Capitals 5, Flyers 3: Flyers play good, still lose
