Philadelphia Flyers at Washington Capitals
NHL game between the Philadelphia Flyers and the Washington Capitals on Mar 31, 2026. Final score: Philadelphia Flyers 4, Washington Capitals 6.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Venue | Capital One Arena |
| Philadelphia Flyers score | 4 |
| Washington Capitals score | 6 |
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 | Pierre-Luc Dubois | C | 0 | 4 | 0 | 17:18 | 0.00 | 2.70 |
| 2nd | Travis Sanheim | D | 1 | 1 | 4 | 23:00 | 0.14 | 2.55 |
| 3rd | Jakob Chychrun | D | 1 | 2 | 2 | 20:24 | 0.11 | 2.26 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Philadelphia Flyers–Washington Capitals) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 14:59 | WSH | Tom Wilson | Pierre-Luc Dubois, Rasmus Sandin | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 18:35 | WSH | Alex Ovechkin | Matt Roy, Connor McMichael | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 2nd 00:39 | PHI | Travis Sanheim | Travis Konecny, Christian Dvorak | 4v4 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 04:36 | PHI | Carl Grundstrom | Trevor Zegras | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 2nd 06:58 | WSH | Jakob Chychrun | Ryan Leonard, Pierre-Luc Dubois | 5v4 | 2–3 |
| 2nd 17:37 | WSH | Ryan Leonard | Pierre-Luc Dubois, Jakob Chychrun | 5v4 | 2–4 |
| 3rd 00:33 | PHI | Christian Dvorak | Travis Konecny, Travis Sanheim | 5v5 | 3–4 |
| 3rd 03:47 | WSH | Alex Ovechkin | Connor McMichael, Jakob Chychrun | 5v5 | 3–5 |
| 3rd 07:52 | PHI | Denver Barkey | Rasmus Ristolainen, Noah Cates | 5v5 | 4–5 |
| 3rd 18:56 | WSH | Tom Wilson | Pierre-Luc Dubois, Matt Roy | 5v6 | 4–6 |
Team Comparison
| Philadelphia Flyers | Washington Capitals | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 6 |
| Shots on goal | 24 | 18 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.85 | 2.37 |
| High-danger shots | 15 | 12 |
| Corsi % | 63.5% | 36.5% |
| Power play | 0/4 | 2/3 |
| Faceoff % | 56.1% | 43.9% |
| Hits | 34 | 25 |
| Blocks | 11 | 21 |
| Giveaways | 18 | 9 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 7 |
Philadelphia Flyers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Sanheim | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 23:00 | 0.14 | 2.55 |
| Christian Dvorak | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 20:38 | 0.64 | 1.93 |
| Rasmus Ristolainen | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 25:01 | 0.02 | 1.92 |
| Travis Konecny | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 22:32 | 0.18 | 1.86 |
| Carl Grundstrom | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 10:46 | 0.59 | 0.90 |
| Denver Barkey | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 13:35 | 0.19 | 0.78 |
| Noah Cates | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:18 | 0.09 | 0.69 |
| Porter Martone | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 16:54 | — | 0.51 |
| Trevor Zegras | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:46 | 0.04 | 0.29 |
| Garnet Hathaway | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:23 | 0.03 | 0.27 |
| Luke Glendening | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:22 | 0.00 | 0.11 |
| Sean Couturier | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:02 | 0.01 | 0.10 |
| Matvei Michkov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:09 | 0.03 | 0.09 |
| Nick Seeler | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:10 | 0.03 | 0.09 |
| Emil Andrae | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:59 | 0.00 | -0.24 |
| Jamie Drysdale | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:49 | 0.06 | -0.45 |
| Cam York | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:18 | 0.15 | -0.45 |
| Owen Tippett | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:17 | 0.07 | -0.51 |
Washington Capitals Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pierre-Luc Dubois | C | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 17:18 | 0.00 | 2.70 |
| Jakob Chychrun | D | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 20:24 | 0.11 | 2.26 |
| Alex Ovechkin | L | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 15:44 | 0.67 | 1.72 |
| Ryan Leonard | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 11:29 | 0.13 | 1.35 |
| Matt Roy | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 19:33 | 0.20 | 1.32 |
| Connor McMichael | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 18:03 | 0.17 | 1.29 |
| Tom Wilson | R | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 20:57 | 0.48 | 1.26 |
| Anthony Beauvillier | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:17 | 0.05 | 0.56 |
| Rasmus Sandin | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 21:12 | 0.00 | 0.34 |
| David Kampf | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:29 | 0.00 | 0.27 |
| Brandon Duhaime | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:44 | 0.00 | 0.24 |
| Hendrix Lapierre | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:59 | 0.04 | 0.22 |
| Martin Fehérváry | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:53 | 0.00 | 0.14 |
| Ivan Miroshnichenko | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:21 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Cole Hutson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:58 | 0.02 | -0.09 |
| Trevor van Riemsdyk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:11 | 0.01 | -0.14 |
| Justin Sourdif | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:16 | 0.25 | -0.23 |
| Dylan Strome | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:17 | 0.00 | -0.32 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dan Vladar | Philadelphia Flyers | 12 | 17 | 70.6% | -3.31 | L |
| Logan Thompson | Washington Capitals | 20 | 24 | 83.3% | -1.00 | W |
Analysis
The Washington Capitals defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 6–4 on Mar 31, 2026.
Washington Capitals generated 2.37 expected goals to Philadelphia Flyers's 2.85 — Philadelphia Flyers owned the better of the chances but Washington Capitals 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.
Pierre-Luc Dubois led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.7 on 4 assists.
Logan Thompson stopped 20 of 24, worth -1.0 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Philadelphia Flyers vs Washington Capitals game?
The Washington Capitals beat the Philadelphia Flyers 6–4 on Mar 31, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Washington Capitals 6, Philadelphia Flyers 4.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Pierre-Luc Dubois led all skaters at 2.7, on 0G, 4A and 0 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Washington Capitals generated 2.37 expected goals and Philadelphia Flyers generated 2.85, so Philadelphia Flyers created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Philadelphia Flyers put 24 shots on goal and Washington Capitals put 18. High-danger chances went 15 to 12.
How did the goaltenders play?
Dan Vladar stopped 12 of 17 (-3.31 goals saved above expected); Logan Thompson stopped 20 of 24 (-1.0 goals saved above expected).