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Capitals @ Flyers Game Thread 10/22

Apr 16, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Washington Capitals center Connor McMichael (24) battles for position with Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Cam York (8) in front of goaltender Samuel Ersson (33) during the third period at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

The mini road trip continues, with the Caps looking to build on their three-win streak with a visit to the city of Brotherly Love – the first of a home-and-home set with the Flyers, as the two teams will head back to DC for a rematch tomorrow night.

First, some admin stuff:

  • Who: Capitals @ Flyers
  • Where: Wells Fargo Center
  • When: 6:00 p.m.
  • How to Watch: ESPN, ESPN+
    • Check out the special whip-around show, starting on ESPN+ at 7 p.m. and continuing on ESPN2 at 8 p.m.
  • How to Listen: 106.7, Capitals Radio 24/7

No changes to the lines yet again, and the goalie seesaw continues, with Charlie Lindgren back between the pipes:

Protas – Strome – Ovechkin
McMichael – Dubois – Wilson
Vrana – Lapierre – Mangiapane
Duhaime – Dowd – Raddysh

Chychrun – Carlson
Fehervary – McIlrath
Sandin – van Riemsdyk

Lindgren
Thompson

On this date in 1974… The Capitals were shut out for the second consecutive game – and earned their third straight loss – at home, this time falling 3-0 to the Red Wings. Game Notes

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