WASHINGTON - Less than 24 hours after a crushing home defeat, the Flyers carried a lead for most of Sunday's game against the NHL's best team.
But they couldn't hold off mighty Washington.
Defenseman Matt Niskanen scored with 14 minutes, 36 seconds left in regulation to spark the Capitals to a hard-earned 3-2 win at the Verizon Center.
The Flyers blew leads in consecutive 3-2 weekend losses to the Rangers in a shootout, and to the Capitals in regulation.
"It's disappointing not to come away with points today . . . but we're playing pretty good hockey," rookie coach Dave Hakstol said after the Flyers' four-game points streak (3-0-1) ended.