If there is any time to start a winning streak, it is now. The Philadelphia Flyers are on the cusp of rejoining the playoff race. Tonight, they prove their ground on home ice against the Washington Capitals. The Capitals, who rank second in the Mass Mutual Eastern Division, own the momentum against the Flyers.
Philadelphia is known for a blue-collar, gritty demeanor. Against Washington, who has an affinity for scoring elaborately designed one-timers, the Flyers need to grind. A win is a win. It doesn’t need to be pretty. Can Philadelphia sink their teeth into the Eastern Division with a victory?