This Metropolitan Division clash sees the Washington Capitals (28-22-7) visiting the Philadelphia Flyers (24-20-10) as the Capitals look to extend their recent hot streak against a Flyers team aiming to climb back into playoff contention. With both teams battling for positioning in a tight Eastern Conference, expect a physical, high-intensity affair highlighted by star power and goaltending duels.
Venue Location
Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
This 19,543-seat venue, formerly known as Wells Fargo Center, offers a raucous atmosphere for Flyers Puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 PM ET (4:00 PM PT / 12:00 AM GMT on February 4).
The game will be broadcast on NBCSP (Flyers), MNMT2 (Capitals), with streaming on ESPN+.
Injury Report
Washington Capitals: Logan Thompson (G) – Out (Upper Body, placed on IR); Charlie Lindgren (G) – Out (Lower Body, IR).
Clay Stevenson is expected to start in goal.
Philadelphia Flyers: No major injuries reported as of game day; monitor for any last-minute scratches.
Key
Player Matchups
This rivalry often features gritty play and special teams battles. With goaltending uncertainties for Washington, Philadelphia’s offense could exploit gaps.
| Matchup | Position | Capitals Player | Flyers Player | Notes |
| Forward | Center | Dylan Strome (18G, 30A) | Sean Couturier (12G, 25A) | Two-way centers: Strome’s playmaking vs. Couturier’s faceoff prowess (55% win rate). |
| Forward | Wing | Alex Ovechkin (30G, 20A) | Travis Konecny (25G, 28A) | Goal-scoring icons: Ovechkin’s power-play threat vs. Konecny’s speed and shorthanded goals. |
| Forward | Wing | Tom Wilson (15G, 18A) | Owen Tippett (20G, 22A) | Physical wings: Wilson’s hits (150+) vs. Tippett’s shot volume. |
| Defense | D | John Carlson (8G, 35A) | Travis Sanheim (6G, 28A) | Puck-movers: Carlson’s PP QB role vs. Sanheim’s even-strength minutes. |
| Goaltending | G | Clay Stevenson (2.80 GAA, .910 SV%) | Samuel Ersson (2.65 GAA, .905 SV%) | Backup battle: Stevenson’s call-up vs. Ersson’s recent starts. |
Recent Team Forms
Washington Capitals: 6-3-1 in their last 10 games, on a three-game winning streak, averaging 3.2 GPG while allowing 2.8 GPG.
Strong power play (25% efficiency) and goaltending have keyed recent success, including a 4-2 win over Montreal.
Philadelphia Flyers: 4-4-2 in their last 10 games, on a four-game losing streak, averaging 2.9 GPG while allowing 3.4 GPG.
Defensive lapses evident in recent 4-1 loss to Ottawa; penalty kill at 82% but offense inconsistent.
Series History
The all-time series favors the Flyers with a 126-90-25-9 record in 250 regular-season meetings.
Recently, Washington has won 7 of the last 10, but Philadelphia took the first matchup this season 3-2 on Dec. 31, 2025.
The Capitals are 4-1 in their last five visits to Philadelphia. In playoffs, the series is tied 3-3 across six meetings, with Washington winning the most recent in 2016 (first round, 4-2).
Betting Trends
Capitals: 29-28 ATS overall; 15-13 ATS on road; 6-4 ATS as underdogs. Over in 28 of 57 games (49.1%).
Flyers: 30-24 ATS overall; 14-13 ATS at home; 12-9 SU as favorites. Under in 29 of 54 games (53.7%).
Game Odds
Washington Capitals 6.5
Philadelphia Flyers -130
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, February 2, 2026
