This week has been one to forget for the Philadelphia Flyers. On Wednesday, a two-goal lead was given up in the third period before an overtime loss. In less than thirty seconds, the Flyers gave up a lead once again on Friday. In three of four games, Philadelphia came close to defeating the Boston Bruins. Now, they trail the Bruins by two points in the Mass Mutual Eastern Division.
At noon, the Flyers visit the Washington Capitals for the first time this season. A common opponent, the Capitals were conquered in regulation for the first time by Boston.