Capitals 4-1 Flyers (Apr 16, 2016) Final Score

Philadelphia Flyers

41-27-14

	1	2	3	T
PHI	0	1	0	1
WSH	1	2	1	4

Caps jump on Mason's gaffe, take 2-0 series lead

The Flyers' Steve Mason gave up what turned out to be the winning goal from 101 feet away, and the Capitals grabbed a commanding 2-0 series lead on Saturday night.

Apr 17, 2016, 12:38 am - Associated Press

CNBC		1	2	3	T
	Flyers	0	1	0	1
	Capitals	1	2	1	4

1st Period			PHI	WSH
14:09		John Carlson (2) (Power Play Powerplay Goal) Assists: Nicklas Backstrom (2), Marcus Johansson (3)	0	1

2nd Period		PHI	WSH
2:26	Jason Chimera (1) (Even Strength Goal) Assists: Karl Alzner (1), Matt Niskanen (1)	0	2
9:37	Jakub Voracek (1) (Even Strength Goal) Assists: Brayden Schenn (1), Shayne Gostisbehere (1)	1	2
17:21	Alex Ovechkin (1) (Power Play Powerplay Goal) Assists: Nicklas Backstrom (3), Marcus Johansson (4)	1	3

3rd Period			PHI	WSH
17:47		Nicklas Backstrom (1) (Even Strength Goal) Assists: T.J. Oshie (1), John Carlson (1)	1	4

FLYERS

CAPITALS

Flyers
0
Capitals
2

Game 1

4/14

Flyers
1
Capitals
4

Game 2

4/16

Capitals
6
Flyers
1

Game 3

4/18

Capitals
1
Flyers
2

Game 4

4/20

Flyers
2
Capitals
0

Game 5

4/22

Capitals
1
Flyers
0

Game 6

4/24

Team	W	L	OTL	PTS
Washington	51	22	9	111
Carolina	47	30	5	99
New Jersey	42	33	7	91
Columbus	40	33	9	89
NY Rangers	39	36	7	85
NY Islanders	35	35	12	82
Pittsburgh	34	36	12	80
Philadelphia	33	39	10	76

Winnipeg Jets rally, take series lead over St. Louis Blues

Kyle Connor's one-timer with 1:36 remaining in the third period snapped a 3-3 tie, and the No. 1 seed Winnipeg Jets survived a Game 1 scare to post a 5-3 victory over the St. Louis Blues Saturday in the opening contest of this year's Stanley Cup playoffs.

Connor’s late goal fuels Jets to 5-3 win over Blues in playoff opener

— Kyle Connor’s one-timer with 1:36 remaining in the third period snapped a 3-3 tie and lifted the Winnipeg Jets to a 5-3 victory in Saturday’s opening game of the Stanley Cup playoffs against the St. Louis Blues.

Jets score 5 goals in a thrilling Game 1 win over the Blues

The Jets best the Blues 5-3 in Game 1 of their playoff series.

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Philadelphia Flyers

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Braden HoltbyG - WSH

Nicklas BackstromC - WSH

John CarlsonD - WSH

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Winnipeg Jets rally, take series lead over St. Louis Blues

Connor’s late goal fuels Jets to 5-3 win over Blues in playoff opener

Jets score 5 goals in a thrilling Game 1 win over the Blues