nhl Game Recap
Capitals Fall 4-3 Against Philadelphia - Game Recap
It came down to a shootout and Samuel Ersson foiled the opposition in a 4-3 victory for Philadelphia over Washington Thursday.
Bettors who backed the Flyers were rewarded as -128 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 5.5.
Owen Tippett, Bobby Brink, and Joel Farabee each scored for the Flyers in the victory. Brink opened the scoring for Philadelphia.
Samuel Ersson stopped 27 of 30 Washington shots in the victory.
Washington got goals from Tom Wilson, Dylan Strome, and Connor McMichael in the loss, but it wasn't enough.
Washington got a 29-stop effort from Charlie Lindgren in the loss.
On the power play, Philadelphia went 0-for-5, while the Capitals were 1-for-3 with the man advantage.
Philadelphia outshot Washington 32-30 in the game.
Philadelphia heads into a battle against the Red Wings. Washington, meanwhile, will have their next action against Nashville.