Ovechkin scores twice as Capitals end Flyers' road win streak

Washington moves within a point of Philadelphia in Eastern Conference playoff race

Apr. 1, 2026 at 6:27am

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Alex Ovechkin scored two goals, Tom Wilson and Jakob Chychrun each had a goal and an assist, and the Washington Capitals defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 6-4 on Tuesday, ending the Flyers' eight-game road winning streak.

Why it matters

The win moves the Capitals within a point of the Flyers in the Eastern Conference playoff race, setting up an important late-season matchup between the two teams as they jockey for postseason positioning.

The details

Ovechkin's two goals, including his 30th of the season, led the way for the Capitals. Wilson, playing in his 900th career NHL game, opened the scoring for Washington. Chychrun and Ryan Leonard also scored for the Capitals, who converted two power-play opportunities in the second period to take a two-goal lead. Travis Sanheim and Christian Dvorak scored for the Flyers, who were unable to complete the comeback.

  • The game was played on Tuesday, April 1, 2026.
  • Ovechkin's 30th goal of the season extended his own record of most seasons with 30 or more goals to 20.

The players

Alex Ovechkin

The Washington Capitals' star forward, who scored two goals in the game to lead his team to victory.

Tom Wilson

The Capitals' forward, who scored a goal in his 900th career NHL game.

Jakob Chychrun

The Capitals' defenseman, who scored a goal and added an assist in the game.

Travis Sanheim

The Flyers' defenseman, who scored a goal in the game.

Christian Dvorak

The Flyers' forward, who scored a goal in the game.

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What they’re saying

“We must continue to play with the same intensity and focus as we push for a playoff spot.”

— Alex Ovechkin, Capitals Forward

“It's disappointing to see our road win streak come to an end, but we'll regroup and come back stronger.”

— Travis Sanheim, Flyers Defenseman

What’s next

The Capitals and Flyers will face off again on April 10, 2026, in a crucial late-season matchup that could have major playoff implications.

The takeaway

This game highlighted the tight race for playoff positioning in the Eastern Conference, with the Capitals and Flyers battling for a postseason berth. The Capitals' ability to capitalize on power-play opportunities and Ovechkin's continued goal-scoring prowess proved to be the difference in this hard-fought contest.