Capitals score five unanswered goals in preseason win at Philadelphia

Washington defeated Philadelphia 5–1 on Saturday, September 26, in preseason play, scoring five unanswered goals after the Flyers opened the scoring.

Jamie Drysdale put Philadelphia ahead 31 seconds into the second period. Andrew Cristall tied the game at 4:32, and Maxim Schafer scored at 7:36 to give Washington the lead.

Ethen Frank’s power-play goal at 12:24 made it 3–1 before the second intermission. Louie Belpedio and Cristall assisted on the play.

Theodor Niederbach scored 1:07 into the third period. Lynden Lakovic added Washington’s fifth goal at 16:06.

All five Capitals goals came from different players. The teams had played a scoreless first period before combining for four goals in the second.

Sources: Official match report.

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