Capitals Triumph 4-3 Over Flyers: Ovechkin's Historic Chase, McMichael and Eller Shine, Why Thompson Was Left Off Team Canada Roster

The Washington Capitals achieved a thrilling 4-3 victory against the Philadelphia Flyers, showcasing their resilience on the ice. Captain Alex Ovechkin continued his historic chase for Wayne Gretzky’s goal record by scoring his 26th goal of the season and becoming the 180th goaltender he has scored against. Connor McMichael and Lars Eller played key roles in the Caps' offense, while Jakob Chychrun scored the game-winning goal. Goaltender Charlie Lindgren's solid performance helped secure the win, marking his 50th victory with the team. In other news, the decision by Team Canada to exclude Capitals goaltender Logan Thompson from the roster for the 4 Nations Face-Off raised eyebrows, particularly given his impressive season statistics. Despite not being selected, Thompson's numbers highlight his capability as a top goaltender, as he has maintained a remarkable goals-against average and save percentage. As the Capitals prepare for the upcoming trade deadline, there are discussions about strengthening their center depth, with potential moves aimed at enhancing their playoff prospects. Overall, the Capitals are demonstrating their competitiveness, driven by Ovechkin’s pursuit of greatness. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.FanDuelSuper Bowl 59 is here, And there’s no better way to make every play more exciting than with FanDuel Sportsbook. New customers can bet just FIVE DOLLARS, and if you win, you’ll score TWO HUNDRED BUCKS in Bonus Bets. Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of Super Bowl Fifty-Nine.  FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.