The Philadelphia Flyers will face off against the Washington Capitals in a matchup that highlights contrasting fortunes for both teams. The Flyers enter the game with a record of 28-33-8, currently on a two-game losing streak. In contrast, the Capitals boast a strong record of 45-15-8 and are riding a two-game winning streak, solidifying their position at the top of the division.
Key players for the Capitals include Dylan Strome, who leads the team with 67 points, and Alex Ovechkin, contributing significantly with 34 goals. The Flyers’ offensive efforts are spearheaded by Travis Konecny, who has accumulated 65 points this season. Both teams will be looking to improve their standings as they navigate the final stretch of the season.
Philadelphia Flyers at Washington Capitals Game Information
Game Date: March 20, 2025
Game Time: 07:00 PM ET
TV Channel: NBC Sports Philadelphia
Location: Capital One Arena, Washington, DC
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)
Washington Capitals Team Statistics and Rankings
Win-Loss Record: 45-15-8
Conference Record: 27-8-4
Division Record: 14-4-0
Streak: 2 win
Philadelphia Flyers Team Statistics and Rankings
Win-Loss Record: 28-33-8
Conference Record: 16-19-5
Division Record: 8-12-2
Streak: 2 loss
Stat Leaders
Washington Capitals (45-15-8, #1 in division)
Goals Leader: Alex Ovechkin, 34G, 22A, 56 PTS
Assists Leader: Dylan Strome, 22G, 45A, 67 PTS
Points Leader: Dylan Strome, 22G, 45A, 67 PTS
Penalty Minutes Leader: Brandon Duhaime, 76 PIM
Goalie: Logan Thompson, 30-4-5, 2.29 GAA, 0.0 SV%
Philadelphia Flyers (28-33-8, #8 in division)
Goals Leader: Travis Konecny, 22G, 43A, 65 PTS
Assists Leader: Travis Konecny, 22G, 43A, 65 PTS
Points Leader: Travis Konecny, 22G, 43A, 65 PTS
Penalty Minutes Leader: Garnet Hathaway, 48 PIM
Goalie: Ivan Fedotov, 5-12-3, 2.98 GAA, 0.0 SV%
Washington Capitals Injury Report
Nicklas Backstrom – Hip (Out For Season) – The Washington Capitals placed F Nicklas Backstrom on long-term injured reserve.
T.J. Oshie – Back (Out For Season) – The Capitals said on Wednesday (Sept. 18) that Oshie will be put on long-term injured reserve due to a chronic back injury which is expected to cost him the entire 2024-25 campaign, per Tom Gulitti of NHL.com.
Sonny Milano – Upper-body (Out) – Capitals’ general manager Chris Patrick said on Friday (Mar. 7) that Milano recently sustained a significant setback in his recovery, per Sammi Silber of The Hockey News.
Philadelphia Flyers Injury Report
Rasmus Ristolainen – Upper body (Day To Day) – Ristolainen did not play in Monday’s (Mar. 17) game against the Lightning.
Ryan Ellis – Back (Out For Season) – The Philadelphia Flyers placed D Ryan Ellis on long-term injured reserve on Monday (Oct. 7).
Garnet Hathaway – Upper-body (Day To Day) – Hathaway did not play in Monday’s (Mar. 17) game against the Lightning.
