The Washington Capitals recorded their second victory of the shortened 2013 season with a 3-2 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers at Verizon Center. After a rough start to the year, Washington needed a solid victory against an Eastern Conference rival.
The Capitals found themselves once again playing from behind when Bruno Gervais lit the lamp for the Flyers in the second period. Washington responded with three straight goals by Nicklas Backstrom, Troy Brouwer and Wojtek Wolski.
Washington cut back on the mistakes that have plagued the team so far. After allowing eight power-play opportunities against Toronto on Thursday, the Caps gave Philadelphia just three chances on the man advantage.
The win should give Washington confidence heading into its Super Bowl Sunday tilt with the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Any victory is a good one, especially when your team is slumping and negativity seems to be following everywhere. Friday's game against Philadelphia proved that this team can be successful moving forward. Below are things, both positive and negative, that can be taken away from the victory over Philadelphia.
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Washington Capitals: Takeaways from the Caps’ 3-2 Victory Over the Flyers
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