The Washington Capitals are set to face off against the Philadelphia Flyers this Wednesday at 7 p.m. ET at Capital One Arena, with the game available for streaming on ESPN+. As both teams vie for a better position in the Eastern Conference, the Capitals currently sit in 10th with a record of 29 wins, 23 losses, and 7 overtime losses, while the Flyers hold the 13th spot with a record of 25 wins, 20 losses, and 11 overtime losses.
Injury reports reveal some key players potentially missing the matchup. On the Capitals’ side, John Carlson is day-to-day due to a lower body injury, and Tom Wilson is also day-to-day due to illness. The Flyers will be without Tyson Foerster, who is out with an arm injury, while Samuel Ersson is considered day-to-day with a lower body issue, and Rodrigo Abols is sidelined due to an ankle injury.
Notable statistics heading into the game highlight key players from both teams. Tom Wilson has made a significant impact for the Capitals, contributing 49 points in 50 games, consisting of 23 goals and 26 assists. For the Flyers, Travis Konecny leads with 54 total points this season, featuring 22 goals and 32 assists. In goal, Logan Thompson has shown solid performance with a 2.45 goals-against average and 975 saves, while Daniel Vladar sports a .904 save percentage, ranking 20th in the league.
As both teams prepare for a crucial game, the outcome could play a critical role in their aspirations for postseason contention. Fans can look forward to an exciting clash as the Capitals and Flyers battle for vital points in the Eastern Conference standings.