SB Nation Philly - Flyers Vs. Capitals Score: Washington Clobbers Philadelphia 5-2https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48987/philly-fave.png2011-10-20T21:37:45-04:00http://philly.sbnation.com/rss/stream/22679112011-10-20T21:37:45-04:002011-10-20T21:37:45-04:00Flyers Vs. Capitals Score: Washington Clobbers Philadelphia 5-2
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<p>Flyers goalie <span>Ilya Bryzgalov</span> said prior to tonight’s game against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.japersrink.com/">Capitals</a> that he didn’t know much about <span>Alex Ovechkin</span>’s style on the ice.</p>
<p>He knows now.</p>
<p>Ovechkin scored two goals in Washington’s 5-2 rout over Philadelphia, which took place tonight (Oct. 20, 2011) at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.</p>
<p>The Capitals remained perfect in "The City of Brotherly Love," improving to 6-0 while handing the Flyers (4-1-1) their first loss of the season.</p>
<p>Washington took a 2-1 lead in the first period but the Philadelphia defense was able to keep it scoreless throughout the second frame.</p>
<p>Unfortunately, so did the offense.</p>
<p>Flyers center<span> Sean Couturier</span> flicked one in with 15 seconds left in the game, but already down by four, it was too little, too late.</p>
<p>For more fallout from tonight’s game in Philly be sure to skate over to the <a href="https://www.broadstreethockey.com/" target="new">Flyers team page</a> as well as the <a href="http://www.broadstreethockey.com/" target="new">Broad Street Hockey blog</a> by clicking <a href="https://www.broadstreethockey.com/" target="new">here </a>and <a href="http://www.broadstreethockey.com/" target="new">here</a>.</p>
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<th class="td-left"> <span>Final - 10.20.2011 </span> </th> <th>1</th> <th>2</th> <th>3</th> <th>Total</th>
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<td class="td-name"><span class="win"> <a href="https://www.japersrink.com/">Washington Capitals</a> </span></td>
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https://philly.sbnation.com/2011/10/20/2503987/flyers-vs-capitals-score-washington-clobbers-philadelphia-5-2Jesse Holland2011-10-20T20:48:16-04:002011-10-20T20:48:16-04:00Flyers Vs. Capitals Score: Washington Leads Philadelphia 2-1 At End Of Second Period
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<p>It was a busy first period for the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.japersrink.com/">Washington Capitals</a>, who jumped out to an early 2-1 lead in the opening period against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.broadstreethockey.com/">Philadelphia Flyers</a>.</p>
<p>Not much has changed as we enter the third.</p>
<p>That’s because neither team was able to find the net throughout the second stanza and Washington wasted an opportunity to take a commanding lead on the power play caused by Daniel Briere’s high-sticking on <span>Brooks Laich</span>.</p>
<p>It was a brief two-minute advantage, but one that failed to garner any points.</p>
<p>As it stands, Philadelphia will have to make some noise in the third period if they hope to avoid their first loss of the season. <span>Claude Giroux</span> was able to draw first blood with a ten-foot wristshot (assisted by <span>Wayne Simmonds</span>) but Washington quickly answered with goals by <span>Mathieu Perreault</span> and <span>Alex Ovechkin</span>.</p>
<p>The orange & black have their work cut out for them in the next 20 minutes and defense needs to keep the Caps shut down for them to have a chance.</p>
<p>Stay tuned.</p>
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<td class="td-name"><span class="undecided"> <a href="https://www.japersrink.com/">Washington Capitals</a> </span></td>
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<td class="td-name"><span class="undecided"> <a href="https://www.broadstreethockey.com/">Philadelphia Flyers</a> </span></td>
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https://philly.sbnation.com/2011/10/20/2503893/flyers-vs-capitals-score-washington-leads-philadelphia-2-1-at-end-ofJesse Holland2011-10-20T12:26:02-04:002011-10-20T12:26:02-04:00Philadelphia Flyers Host Alex Ovechkin And The Capitals Tonight
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<p>Two of the Eastern Conference's hottest teams face off Thursday night when Alex Ovechkin and the undefeated Washington Capitals visit Philadelphia.</p> <p><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.broadstreethockey.com/">Philadelphia Flyers</a> goalie <span>Ilya Bryzgalov</span> once attended a barbecue with <span>Alex Ovechkin</span>. The two are friendly. But Bryzgalov <a href="http://www.csnphilly.com/blog/flyers-talk/post/Bryzgalov-hasnt-studied-Ovechkin?blockID=580280&feedID=704&awid=7935368064181470111-711">does not know much about Ovechkin's style on the ice</a>.</p>
<p>Yet.</p>
<p>Bryzgalov should learn more about Ovechkin Thursday night when the undefeated <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.japersrink.com/">Washington Capitals</a> visit the Flyers at 7 p.m.</p>
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<p>"I never studied him," Bryzgalov said. "I never had much experience to play against him. Only, I guess, two games. This whole [Eastern] conference is new to me."</p>
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<p>After a relatively pedestrian season last year, Ovechkin has tallied two goals and an assist in Washington's first five games. The Capitals are 5-0 for the first time in team history, the beneficiaries of balanced scoring and impressive goaltending. <span>Nicklas Backstrom</span> leads the Caps with six points, and <span>Tomas Vokoun</span> is 4-0-0 with a 1.94 GAA and .935 SV%.</p>
<p>The Flyers have also started the season with a bang, accumulating a 4-0-1 record through five games. After Tuesday's 7-2 victory against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.silversevensens.com/">Ottawa Senators</a>, the Flyers have a +9 goal differential that leads the NHL. Calude Giroux leads the Flyers with seven points, and Bryzgalov is 3-0-1 with a 1.99 GAA and .927 SV%.</p>
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