Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Samuel Ersson (33) watches the puck as Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) reaches for it during the first period of an NHL hockey game Friday, March 1, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Samuel Ersson (33) and defenseman Marc Staal (18) defend as Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) tries to get the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game Friday, March 1, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), followed by right wing Tom Wilson (43), is congratulated for his goal against the Philadelphia Flyers during the second period of an NHL hockey game Friday, March 1, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
Washington Capitals center Dylan Strome (17), right wing Anthony Mantha (39), right wing Tom Wilson (43), defenseman John Carlson (74) and left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrate a goal by Mantha during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Philadelphia Flyers, Friday, March 1, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
Washington Capitals left wing Sonny Milano (15) is congratulated for his goal against the Philadelphia Flyers during the second period of an NHL hockey game Friday, March 1, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
Washington Capitals center Aliaksei Protas (21) and Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Egor Zamula (5) battle for the puck during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Friday, March 1, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)