Flyers face tough test against post-deadline Capitals

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - MARCH 07: Alex Ovechkin #8 of the Washington Capitals celebrates after scoring during the second period against the Philadelphia Flyers at Wells Fargo Center on March 07, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

It’s officially post deadline time as the Flyers travel to Capital One Arena to take on the Washington Capitals. It’s yet another important game for any playoff hopes that remain in Philadelphia.

This is the fifth of eight meeting between the Flyers and Capitals. Washington has won the last three games, each game being separated by no more than one goal. Philadelphia was unable to mount a late comeback the last time these…