Washington Capitals goalie Logan Thompson (48) blocks a close-range shot attempt by Philadelphia Flyers right wing Matvei Michkov (39) at Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C., October 23, 2024. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)
Washington Capitals goalie Logan Thompson (48) tracks the puck as it bounces in the crease against the Philadelphia Flyers at Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C., October 23, 2024. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)
Washington Capitals goalie Logan Thompson (48) stuffs Philadelphia Flyers center Morgan Frost (48) on a breakaway attempt during the second period at Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C., October 23, 2024. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)
Philadelphia Flyers right wing Matvei Michkov (39) rips a close-range shot at Washington Capitals goalie Logan Thompson (48) at Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C., October 23, 2024. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)
Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) fights through a double teams against the Philadelphia Flyers at Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C., October 23, 2024. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)
Washington Capitals defenseman Jakob Chychrun (6) tracks a deflected puck in the defensive zone against the Philadelphia Flyers at Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C., October 23, 2024. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)
Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson (43) and Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Nick Seeler (24) need to be separated by an official during a stoppage in play at Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C., October 23, 2024. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)
Washington Capitals defenseman Dylan McIlrath (52) celebrates with center Nic Dowd (26) after assisting on the team’s opening goal of the evening against the Philadelphia Flyers at Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C., October 23, 2024. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)
Washington Capitals right wing Andrew Mangiapane (88) lifts a backhanded shot on net against the Philadelphia Flyers at Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C., October 23, 2024. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)
Washington Capitals center Connor McMichael (24) tosses a puck to a lucky fan after his two-goal performance in a 6-3 win over the Philadelphia Flyers at Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C., October 23, 2024. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)
Washington Capitals right wing Andrew Mangiapane (88) settles a bouncing puck in the neutral zone against the Philadelphia Flyers at Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C., October 23, 2024. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)
Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) blast a shot on target against Philadelphia Flyers goalie Ivan Fedotov (82) at Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C., October 23, 2024. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)
Washington Capitals defenseman Rasmus Sandin (38) carries the puck up the ice during the third period against the Philadelphia Flyers at Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C., October 23, 2024. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)
Maryland center Derik Queen drives to the basket in the Terrapins' season opener against Manhattan, Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, in College Park, Md. Maryland won 79-49 behind Queen's 21 point, 20 rebound effort. (Photo courtesy Maryland Athletics)
New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers (1) signaling first down after making a catch during the second half of an NFL game against the Washington Commanders at MetLife Stadium in E. Rutherford, N.J., November 3, 2024. (Photo for the Washington Times)
Washington Commanders cornerback Benjamin St-Juste (25) tackling New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers (1) during the second half of an NFL game at MetLife Stadium in E. Rutherford, N.J., November 3, 2024. (Photo for the Washington Times)
Washington Commanders fans in the stands during the during the second half of an NFL game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium in E. Rutherford, N.J., November 3, 2024. (Photo for the Washington Times)
Washington Commanders wide receiver Dyami Brown (2) picking up his helmet after getting tackled during the first quarter of an NFL game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium in E. Rutherford, N.J., November 3, 2024. (Photo for the Washington Times)
Washington Commanders cornerback Noah Igbinoghene (1) grabbing New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) during the first quarter of an NFL game at MetLife Stadium in E. Rutherford, N.J., November 3, 2024. (Photo for the Washington Times)