Flyers Hand Capitals Loss, NHL News
Published on April 21 2016 7:03 am
Last Updated on April 22 2016 6:31 am
Michal Neuvirth skated off the Flyers' ice to a roar he wanted to hear.
Only thunderous cheers came from the fans, not flying objects. With how Neuvirth played, he might have stopped them anyway.
Neuvirth had 31 saves in his first start of the playoff series, helping Philadelphia stave off a sweep with a 2-1 win over the Washington Capitals on Wednesday night.
"We talked about it, let's have some fun and enjoy the moment. We did," Neuvirth said.
The Capitals still lead the series 3-1 headed into Game 5 Friday night in Washington.
Shayne Gostisbehere and Andrew MacDonald each scored for the Flyers in a distraction-free game following Game 3's embarrassing end where fans pelted the ice with souvenir wristbands.
"The fans were a little bit better than last game," Flyers captain Claude Giroux said. "It's good to have them on our side again."
Outstanding play in the net helped the Flyers even more. Neuvirth was sensational in the third after T.J. Oshie scored early in the period to make it 2-1.
The Capitals still have never swept a best-of-seven playoff series.
Wednesday, April 20 Scoreboard
Philadelphia 2, Washington 1
Game 4 - Capitals lead 3-1
Florida 2, NY Islanders 1
Game 4 - Series tied 2-2
Dallas 3, Minnesota 2
Game 4 - Stars lead 3-1
San Jose 3, Los Angeles 2
Game 4 - Sharks lead 3-1
Thursday, April 21 Schedule (All Times Central)
Pittsburgh at NY Rangers
Game 4 - Penguins lead 2-1, 7 p.m.
Detroit at Tampa Bay
Game 5 - Lightning lead 3-1, 7 p.m.
Anaheim at Nashville
Game 4 - Predators lead 2-1, 8 p.m.
Chicago at St. Louis
Game 5 - Blues lead 3-1, 9:30 p.m.
Friday, April 22 Schedule (All Times Central)
Philadelphia at Washington
Game 5 - Capitals lead 3-1, 7 p.m.
NY Islanders at Florida
Game 5 - Series tied 2-2, 8 p.m.
Minnesota at Dallas
Game 5 - Stars lead 3-1, 9:30 p.m.
San Jose at Los Angeles
Game 5 - Sharks lead 3-1, 10:30 p.m.