Capitals-Flyers Preview

Capitals-Flyers Preview

Ovechkin scores twice, Semin has goal, two assists in win over Flyers

Alexander Semin returned from a two-game absence with a tiebreaking goal and an assist, Jose Theodore stopped Darroll Powe's penalty shot later in the third period, and the Washington Capitals beat the Philadelphia Flyers 4-2 Tuesday night.

2009-10 Team Preview: Philadelphia Flyers

Dave Reginek/NHLI/Getty Images After being traded to the Flyers during draft weekend, Chris Pronger signed a seven-year, $34.9M extension with Philly....

Washington Capitals' Alexander Semin (28), of Russia, battles for the puck with Philadelphia Flyers' Braydon Coburn (5) in the first period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009, in Philadelphia...

Theodore outstanding as Caps upend rival Flyers in intense home tilt

In a statement game against a "we don't like them" rival, the unusual happened as Washington Capitals red overcame Philadelphia Flyers orange -- on the ice and in the stands.

Capitals-Flyers Preview

Capitals-Flyers Preview

Familiar ring to Eastern Conference outlook

John Buccigross continues his season preview with a look at the East, and there's a familiar ring to it.

NHL PREVIEW

...he'll give the team another threat. The D, led by vet Kimmo Timonen and blossoming Braydon Coburn, isn't deep. That's a problem. So are high expectations. KEY PROSPECT: Claude Giroux, 20...

Lupul's OT score lifts Flyers past Capitals, into second round

Joffrey Lupul put in a rebound on a power play 6:06 into overtime in Game 7 to lift Philadelphia past Alexander Ovechkin and Washington 3-2 in their Eastern Conference first-round series.

Capitals score four unanswered goals to force Game 7 vs. Flyers

Held without a goal for four straight games, Alexander Ovechkin scored twice in the third period to lift the Capitals to a 4-2 win over the Flyers and send the series back to Washington for a decisive Game 7.

Washington Capitals v Philadelphia Flyers PHILADELPHIA - APRIL 21: R.J. Umberger #20, Braydon Coburn #5 and Mike Richards #18 of the Philadelphia Flyers defend against Alex Ovechkin #8 of the...

Biron's 24 saves help Flyers even series with Caps

Martin Biron made 24 saves Sunday for his third shutout in four games, leading a 2-0 victory over the Washington Capitals in Game 2 of their Eastern Conference first-round series.

I am John Buccigross, and I approved these reviews and previews

Bucci doesn't hide from his preseason predictions. He's giving the tally and making his selections for the first round.

First-round breakdown: Capitals vs. Flyers

What's better than seeing the season's best player in the postseason for the first time? Seeing Alexander Ovechkin duke it out with a team that's just as physical as his own.

Banged-up Richards leads Flyers to first win over Caps since 2006

Daniel Briere, Mike Richards and R.J. Umberger scored to help Philadelphia finally beat the Washington Capitals 3-2 on Friday night.