National Hockey League
BOXSCORE | RECAP
Philadelphia 4, Washington 3
When: 7:00 PM ET, Thursday, April 17, 2008
Where: Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Referees: Mike Hasenfratz, Don Van Massenhoven
Linesmen: Jean Morin, Mark Wheler
Attendance: 19913
Final Scoring Summary
 
Final OT123OTT
Washington 21003
Philadelphia 20114
Team Records
 
Team W/L Home Away Streak
Washington 43-31-4-4 23-15-1-2 20-16-3-2 L3
Philadelphia 42-29-5-6 21-14-3-3 21-15-2-3 W3
Recap Quick Hits
  • With this win, the Philadelphia Flyers have a 21-14-3-3 record at home this season. The Washington Capitals have a 20-16-3-2 record on the road.
  • Philadelphia has a streak of 3 straight up wins. The Flyers have won 7 of their last 10 games.
  • Washington has a streak of 3 straight up losses. The Capitals have won 9 of their last 10 games.
  • Jeff Carter played for 28:13 during 36 shifts and scored 3 points. Jeff Carter had 2 goals and 1 assist.
  • Nicklas Backstrom played for 22:14 during 28 shifts and scored 2 points. Nicklas Backstrom had 1 goal and 1 assist.
  • Philadelphia had 7 powerplay opportunities and converted 1 of them.
  • Washington had 4 powerplay opportunities and converted 2 of them.
Top Game Performances
 
Washington   Philadelphia
Nicklas Backstrom 2 Points Jeff Carter 3
Nicklas Backstrom 1 Goals Jeff Carter 2
Alex Ovechkin 2 Assists Scottie Upshall 2
Nicklas Backstrom 1 Power Play Goals Daniel Briere 1
N/A Short Handed Goals N/A
Cristobal Huet .913 Save Percentage Martin Biron .927
Cristobal Huet 42 Saves Martin Biron 38
Team Stats Summary
 
Team Shots Goals Power Play Penalty Kill Penalty Mins Face Offs Won
Washington 41 3 2-4 6-7 16 41
Philadelphia 46 4 1-7 2-4 10 44
Upcoming Games
  • Philadelphia will play their next game on the road against Washington. The Flyers have a W/L % of .512 after a win and .500 after a loss.
  • Washington will play their next game at home against Philadelphia. The Capitals have a W/L % of .524 after a win and .513 after a loss.