Ovechkin Scores Twice as Capitals Top Flyers

Alex Ovechkin reaches 30-goal mark for 20th time in NHL career

Apr. 1, 2026 at 2:51am

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Alex Ovechkin scored two goals, including the game-winner, as the Washington Capitals defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 6-4 on Tuesday night. Ovechkin's second goal of the game put the Capitals up 5-3 in the third period, and they held on for the victory despite a late push from the Flyers.

Why it matters

The win helps the Capitals maintain their position in the playoff race, while the loss ends a three-game winning streak for the Flyers. Ovechkin's continued goal-scoring prowess is also noteworthy, as he reaches the 30-goal mark for the 20th time in his illustrious NHL career.

The details

Tom Wilson and Jakob Chychrun also scored for the Capitals, who built a 4-2 lead through two periods. The Flyers fought back to make it 4-3 early in the third, but Ovechkin's second goal of the night restored Washington's two-goal advantage. Denver Barkey scored late to pull the Flyers within one, but an empty-net goal by Wilson sealed the win for the Capitals.

  • The Capitals took a 2-0 lead in the first period.
  • The Flyers scored twice in the second period to tie the game at 2-2.
  • The Capitals regained the lead with two more goals in the second period to make it 4-2.
  • Ovechkin scored his second goal of the game in the third period to put the Capitals up 5-3.
  • The Flyers scored late to make it 5-4, but the Capitals held on for the victory.

The players

Alex Ovechkin

A veteran forward for the Washington Capitals who scored two goals in the game, including the game-winner, and reached the 30-goal mark for the 20th time in his NHL career.

Tom Wilson

A forward for the Washington Capitals who scored two goals, including an empty-net goal to seal the victory.

Travis Sanheim

A defenseman for the Philadelphia Flyers who scored one of the Flyers' four goals in the game.

Porter Martone

A forward for the Philadelphia Flyers who made his NHL debut in the game and led the team with five shots on goal.

Pierre-Luc Dubois

A forward for the Washington Capitals who had four assists in the game.

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What they’re saying

“We knew they were going to push back, and they did. But we were able to weather the storm and get the two points.”

— Alex Ovechkin, Washington Capitals Forward

What’s next

The Flyers will host the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday, while the Capitals will visit the New Jersey Devils on the same night.

The takeaway

This game showcased the offensive firepower of the Capitals, led by the continued goal-scoring excellence of Alex Ovechkin. While the Flyers made a late push, the Capitals were able to hold on for the victory and maintain their position in the playoff race.