Capitals beat the Flyers 5-2

The Washington Capitals beat the Philadelphia Flyers 5-2 on Wednesday, October 28, at Capital One Arena in Washington.

The Capitals led 1-0 after the first period, the Capitals led 3-1 after the second period, and the Capitals led 5-2 after regulation.

With 1:50 left in the first period, Alex Tuch scored on a snap shot, assisted by Dylan Strome and Jack St. Ivany. Washington Capitals led 1-0. With 7:14 left in the second period, Jordan Kyrou scored on a snap shot, assisted by Dylan Strome and Jakob Chychrun. Washington Capitals led 2-1. With 17:36 left in the third period, Alex Tuch scored on a snap shot, assisted by Pierre-Luc Dubois. Washington Capitals led 5-2.

Sean Couturier led the Flyers with 1 goal. Alex Tuch led the Capitals with 2 goals. Joseph Woll stopped 25 of 29 shots for the Flyers.

Washington Capitals were favored by 1.5 goals. Capitals covered. The total was 5.5, and the game went over.

The Capitals are 7-4. In their last 4 games they beat the Philadelphia Flyers 5-2 at home on October 28, beat the Buffalo Sabres 4-3 at home on October 24, lost to the Los Angeles Kings 2-5 at home on October 20, and beat the New Jersey Devils 4-2 at home on October 17.

The Flyers are 3-12. In their last 4 games they lost to the Washington Capitals 2-5 in Washington on October 28, lost to the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-4 at home on October 27, lost to the Anaheim Ducks 4-5 at home on October 24, and beat the Buffalo Sabres 3-1 in Buffalo on October 21.

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