What was expected to be an emotional tribute game for Ed Snider turned ugly in the third period, as Washington scored four goals to win 6-1, while Flyers fans threw objects on the ice in an ugly display of frustration and anger.
The script seemed set for a stirring, emotional victory to celebrate the life and impact of Ed Snider, especially after Michael Raffl gave the Flyers a 1-0 lead just 57 seconds in. The Wells Fargo Center was loud, joyous, and anticipating a performance that would cut Washington's series lead to 2-1.
The Capitals' power play had other ideas.