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Flyers Drop Game in Final Minutes, Lose to Capitals 2-1 in OT

May 8, 2021; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Conor Sheary (73) scores the game winning goal on Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Alex Lyon (34) in overtime at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

After a big win yesterday, the Philadelphia Flyers matched up again with the Washington Capitals, looking to finally put the nail in the Caps bid for first seed in the Massmutual East Division.

The first period opened in a way that may have had people expecting a high flying, penalty filled contest. Not even two minutes in, Ivan Provorov took a penalty.