Washington Capitals at Philadelphia Flyers
NHL game between the Washington Capitals and the Philadelphia Flyers on Mar 11, 2026. Final score: Washington Capitals 1, Philadelphia Flyers 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 11, 2026 |
| Venue | Xfinity Mobile Arena |
| Washington Capitals score | 1 |
| Philadelphia Flyers score | 4 |
Shot charts, expected goals (xG), Game Score and advanced box scores for this game are available on Hockey Alchemy.
Three Stars by Game Score
Ranked by Game Score, which rolls goals, assists, shot quality, play-driving and penalties into one number — so the best player is chosen by the box score, not by a vote.
| Player | Pos | G | A | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Owen Tippett | R | 1 | 1 | 6 | 16:40 | 0.94 | 2.01 |
| 2nd | Carl Grundstrom | R | 0 | 1 | 0 | 12:00 | 0.28 | 1.33 |
| 3rd | Trevor Zegras | C | 1 | 0 | 3 | 16:22 | 0.20 | 1.14 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Washington Capitals–Philadelphia Flyers) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 09:51 | WSH | Ryan Leonard | Alex Ovechkin, Pierre-Luc Dubois | 4v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 04:23 | PHI | Travis Konecny | Travis Sanheim, Alex Bump | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 12:13 | PHI | Trevor Zegras | Owen Tippett, Carl Grundstrom | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 3rd 07:17 | PHI | Jamie Drysdale | Noah Cates, Cam York | 4v4 | 1–3 |
| 3rd 18:57 | PHI | Owen Tippett | Christian Dvorak, Noah Cates | 5v6 | 1–4 |
Team Comparison
| Washington Capitals | Philadelphia Flyers | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 22 | 22 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.46 | 3.22 |
| High-danger shots | 18 | 14 |
| Corsi % | 63.1% | 36.9% |
| Power play | 1/3 | 0/2 |
| Faceoff % | 55.4% | 44.6% |
| Hits | 20 | 16 |
| Blocks | 11 | 16 |
| Giveaways | 10 | 11 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 3 |
Washington Capitals Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 15:45 | 0.73 | 1.08 |
| Ryan Leonard | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 14:35 | 0.47 | 0.58 |
| Justin Sourdif | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 17:32 | 0.69 | 0.57 |
| Tom Wilson | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:39 | 0.37 | 0.56 |
| Pierre-Luc Dubois | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18:10 | 0.16 | 0.51 |
| Rasmus Sandin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:19 | 0.04 | 0.50 |
| Matt Roy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:54 | 0.06 | 0.31 |
| Ethen Frank | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:46 | 0.20 | 0.31 |
| Timothy Liljegren | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:48 | 0.02 | 0.27 |
| Brandon Duhaime | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:10 | 0.01 | 0.23 |
| Hendrix Lapierre | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:55 | 0.07 | 0.22 |
| Anthony Beauvillier | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:27 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Martin Fehérváry | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:09 | 0.02 | 0.09 |
| Aliaksei Protas | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:03 | 0.32 | 0.07 |
| Dylan Strome | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:38 | 0.30 | 0.01 |
| Trevor van Riemsdyk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:25 | 0.08 | -0.17 |
| Connor McMichael | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:31 | 0.16 | -0.27 |
| Jakob Chychrun | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24:44 | 0.08 | -0.65 |
Philadelphia Flyers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owen Tippett | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 16:40 | 0.94 | 2.01 |
| Carl Grundstrom | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12:00 | 0.28 | 1.33 |
| Trevor Zegras | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 16:22 | 0.20 | 1.14 |
| Travis Konecny | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 19:01 | 0.18 | 1.05 |
| Noah Cates | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 11:28 | 0.00 | 1.02 |
| Travis Sanheim | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 24:01 | 0.06 | 0.92 |
| Christian Dvorak | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 19:44 | 0.42 | 0.74 |
| Alex Bump | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12:14 | 0.08 | 0.57 |
| Jamie Drysdale | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 21:59 | 0.15 | 0.46 |
| Noah Juulsen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:15 | 0.03 | 0.46 |
| Nick Seeler | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:47 | 0.00 | 0.16 |
| Cam York | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 23:10 | 0.34 | 0.12 |
| Rasmus Ristolainen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:51 | 0.03 | -0.05 |
| Luke Glendening | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:10 | 0.16 | -0.06 |
| Nikita Grebenkin | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:44 | 0.08 | -0.12 |
| Sean Couturier | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:24 | 0.00 | -0.27 |
| Denver Barkey | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:36 | 0.00 | -0.44 |
| Matvei Michkov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:46 | 0.13 | -0.52 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Thompson | Washington Capitals | 18 | 21 | 85.7% | -0.39 | L |
| Samuel Ersson | Philadelphia Flyers | 22 | 23 | 95.5% | 2.49 | W |
Analysis
The Philadelphia Flyers defeated the Washington Capitals 4–1 on Mar 11, 2026.
Philadelphia Flyers generated 3.22 expected goals to Washington Capitals's 3.46 — Washington Capitals owned the better of the chances but Philadelphia Flyers took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Owen Tippett led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.01 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 6 shots on goal.
Samuel Ersson stopped 22 of 23, worth 2.49 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Washington Capitals vs Philadelphia Flyers game?
The Philadelphia Flyers beat the Washington Capitals 4–1 on Mar 11, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Philadelphia Flyers 4, Washington Capitals 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Owen Tippett led all skaters at 2.01, on 1G, 1A and 6 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Philadelphia Flyers generated 3.22 expected goals and Washington Capitals generated 3.46, so Washington Capitals created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Washington Capitals put 22 shots on goal and Philadelphia Flyers put 22. High-danger chances went 18 to 14.
How did the goaltenders play?
Logan Thompson stopped 18 of 21 (-0.39 goals saved above expected); Samuel Ersson stopped 22 of 23 (2.49 goals saved above expected).