Capitals Secure Playoff Spot with 2-1 Win, Eliminate Flyers, Red Wings, Penguins

Apr 17, 2024, 01:58 AM

In a dramatic conclusion to the NHL playoff race, the Washington Capitals secured the final playoff spot with a 2-1 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers, thanks to an empty-net goal after the Flyers pulled their goalie. This win not only clinched their playoff berth but also eliminated the Flyers, Detroit Red Wings, and Pittsburgh Penguins from playoff contention. The Red Wings, despite winning their game against the Montreal Canadiens in a shootout, were eliminated as their victory came just moments after the Capitals' decisive goal. The Capitals, under first-year coach Spencer Carbery and with a -37 goal differential, will face the New York Rangers in the first round of the playoffs.