Flyers Defeat Capitals 4-2, End Four-Game Skid

Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Jamie Drysdale scored a crucial power-play goal late in the third period Tuesday night, snapping a 20-game drought without one for the team and securing a 4-2 victory over the Washington Capitals at the Wells Fargo Center. The win ended a four-game losing streak for the Flyers, who improved to 22-25-7 and gained a measure of momentum heading into the Olympic break.

Owen Tippett opened the scoring at 5:56 of the first period, capitalizing on a cross-ice pass from defenseman Travis Sanheim. Tippett deked to his backhand and slipped the puck past Capitals goaltender Clay Stevenson for a 1-0 lead. The Flyers controlled much of the early action despite heavy pressure from Washington, which outshot them 11-4 in the period.

Carl Grundstrom extended the advantage to 2-0 at 4:45 of the second, ending his own 13-game scoring slump. Returning to the lineup after two healthy scratches, Grundstrom fired a shot that deflected off Capitals defenseman Jakob Chychrun's skate and into the net. Rasmus Ristolainen picked up the assist on the play.

Washington responded quickly, cutting the deficit to 2-1 when Aliaksei Protas scored shorthanded on a two-on-one rush, the...