Flyers Rally to Beat Capitals 4-1

Konecny and Zegras score in the second period to lead comeback win

Mar. 12, 2026 at 3:38am

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The Philadelphia Flyers came from behind to defeat the Washington Capitals 4-1 on Wednesday night. Travis Konecny and Trevor Zegras scored in the second period to spark the Flyers' rally after falling behind early.

Why it matters

The win helps the Flyers stay in the playoff hunt in the competitive Eastern Conference, while the loss is a setback for the Capitals as they try to secure a postseason berth.

The details

After the Capitals took an early 1-0 lead, the Flyers responded with two goals in the second period from Konecny and Zegras to take the lead. The Flyers then added two more goals in the third period to seal the victory.

  • The game was played on Wednesday, March 12, 2026.

The players

Travis Konecny

A forward for the Philadelphia Flyers who scored a goal to help lead the team's comeback.

Trevor Zegras

A forward for the Philadelphia Flyers who also scored a goal in the second period to give the team the lead.

Washington Capitals

The opposing team that took an early lead but was unable to hold on, suffering a 4-1 defeat to the Flyers.

Philadelphia Flyers

The home team that rallied from an early deficit to defeat the Capitals 4-1 and keep their playoff hopes alive.

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The takeaway

The Flyers' comeback win over the Capitals demonstrates their resilience and ability to bounce back from an early deficit, keeping them in the hunt for a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.