Washington Capitals chase fifth straight win over Philadelphia Flyers
Washington Capitals meet Philadelphia Flyers at Capital One Arena, Thursday 11:00am (NHL). Washington Capitals have won the last four against Philadelphia Flyers.
The big picture
Washington Capitals come in 13th on the ladder; Philadelphia Flyers are 30th. Washington Capitals have the higher position to protect.
Washington Capitals are 11–7 in NHL 2026-27, averaging 3.6 goals for and 3.1 against.
Philadelphia Flyers are 5–17 in NHL 2026-27, averaging 2 goals for and 3.5 against.
Form
Washington Capitals have won three of their last five and most recently lost to Dallas Stars 5–6.
Philadelphia Flyers have won one of their last five and most recently lost to New York Rangers 2–3.
Head to head
These sides have met 92 times on our records since 2008: Washington Capitals 53, Philadelphia Flyers 39.
Last time out (2026-27), Washington Capitals won 5–2 at Capital One Arena.
Washington Capitals have won the last four against Philadelphia Flyers.
Biggest margin between these two: Washington Capitals by 7 goals in 2021-22 (9–2).
Players to watch
For Washington Capitals, watch Alex Tuch (0.6 goals a game, 2 assists in 2026-27) and Boone Jenner (0.4 goals a game, 1 assist in 2026-27).
For Philadelphia Flyers, watch Matvei Michkov (0.6 goals a game, 3 assists in 2026-27) and Cole Knuble (0.5 goals a game, 1 assist in 2026-27).
At Capital One Arena
Washington Capitals have won 14 of their last 21 at Capital One Arena.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Washington Capitals go in as clear favourites.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
