T.J. Oshie's late goal into an empty net secured the Washington Capitals' playoff spot, defeating the Philadelphia Flyers 2-1. This victory marked the Capitals' 15th appearance in the Stanley Cup playoffs in 17 seasons. The Flyers, despite needing help, fell short and missed the playoffs for the fourth consecutive year.
"We'll take it. Thanks, Philly." T.J. Oshie's empty-net winning goal puts an improbable cap on an improbable path back to the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the Washington Capitals. https://t.co/Pz95XXbbZE
The Flyers will miss the playoffs for the fourth year in a row after losing to the Capitals 2-1. https://t.co/s4bAPjtZQs
Philadelphia Flyers eliminated from playoff contention following loss to Washington Capitals https://t.co/xKzZkM26j3
The Washington Capitals clinched the NHL’s final playoff spot thanks to a 2-1 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday night. The Capitals are locked into a playoff matchup against the Presidents’ Trophy-winning New York Rangers. More ⤵️ https://t.co/RHY8ems2jd
The Flyers needed a lot of help to make the playoffs but ultimately fell short in the regular season finale and lost 2-1 to the Washington Capitals, officially ending their postseason hopes. https://t.co/0wElWXihfj
Capitals secure playoff spot with Oshie's game winner against Flyers https://t.co/3KiIXdf9IS
🏒 The Washington Capitals are in the playoffs after beating the Philadelphia Flyers 2–1 Tuesday night. https://t.co/5vD6anWkAK
BREAKING: T.J. Oshie scored into an empty net in the rare situation of a team pulling its goaltender in a tie game, and the Washington Capitals are in the playoffs after beating the Philadelphia Flyers 2-1 on Tuesday night. https://t.co/NzVSvvj8Gr
Oshie scores game-winner into empty net as Capitals make playoffs by beating Flyers https://t.co/ceq9CHmK1O
Oshie scores late, Capitals top Flyers to clinch 2nd East wild card ⤵️ https://t.co/NmG0Weo3bL
SPORTS ALERT: T.J. Oshie scored the game-winning shot into an empty net, taking the Washington Capitals to the Stanley Cup playoffs for the 15th time in 17 seasons after beating the Philadelphia Flyers 2-1 on Tuesday night. https://t.co/AqYKzkch9h