WASHINGTON — Just when it seemed like the visiting Flyers were showing signs of life in their eventual 9-2 loss to the Washington Capitals, the hosts drove the dagger in deeper Tuesday night.
Early in the second period down 3-1, the Flyers mustered a solid shift in the offensive zone against a Capitals defense that had been suffocating them all game long, registering four shot attempts. However, after Tom Wilson sparked the transition rush, Lars Eller scored in a matter of seconds to pull ahead to a three-goal lead.
The Capitals scored at will all night long, with eight skaters finding the back of the net. Eller led the way with two goals. Washington’s nine goals marked the most scored against the Flyers this season. James van Riemsdyk scored both of the Flyers’ goals, marking his eighth and ninth in his last 20 games.
