Drysdale's PP Goal Lifts Flyers Past Capitals

Jamie Drysdale scored the game-winning power-play goal in the third period to lead Philadelphia to a 4-2 victory over Washington.

Feb. 3, 2026 at 10:31pm

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The Philadelphia Flyers defeated the Washington Capitals 4-2 on Tuesday night, with Jamie Drysdale scoring the game-winning power-play goal in the third period. The Flyers opened the scoring in the first period and took a 2-0 lead in the second, but the Capitals tied it up in the third before Drysdale's late tally gave Philadelphia the victory.

Why it matters

The win was an important one for the Flyers, who had struggled at home recently. The game-winning goal from Drysdale on the power play could be a momentum-shifting moment for Philadelphia as they look to make a push towards the playoffs.

The details

The Flyers got on the board first with a goal from Owen Tippett in the first period. Carl Grundstrom extended the lead to 2-0 in the second, but the Capitals responded with a shorthanded goal from Aliaksei Protas and an even-strength tally from Anthony Beauvillier to tie it up. With 5:23 left in the third, Drysdale scored on the power play to give the Flyers the lead for good.

  • The Flyers scored the opening goal at 5:56 of the first period.
  • Grundstrom made it 2-0 Flyers at 4:45 of the second period.
  • Protas scored a shorthanded goal for the Capitals at 8:12 of the second period.
  • Beauvillier tied the game at 2-2 at 2:40 of the third period.
  • Drysdale scored the game-winning power-play goal for the Flyers with 5:23 remaining in the third period.

The players

Jamie Drysdale

A 24-year-old defenseman for the Philadelphia Flyers who scored the game-winning power-play goal in the third period.

Owen Tippett

A 22-year-old forward for the Philadelphia Flyers who scored the opening goal of the game in the first period.

Carl Grundstrom

A 25-year-old forward for the Philadelphia Flyers who scored the team's second goal to make it 2-0 in the second period.

Aliaksei Protas

A 21-year-old forward for the Washington Capitals who scored a shorthanded goal in the second period to cut the Flyers' lead to 2-1.

Anthony Beauvillier

A 25-year-old forward for the Washington Capitals who scored the game-tying goal at 2-2 in the third period.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

The takeaway

This game highlighted the Flyers' ability to bounce back from deficits and win close games at home, a positive sign as they look to make a playoff push in the second half of the season.