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Flyers Skate Past Capitals

Posted Jan 13, 08 6:48 PM CST in Sports 

(Newser) – Considering they were playing their third game in four nights and the Washington Capitals had played once in a week, one might think Philadelphia would struggle - and they  did early on. But the Flyers came around quickly, found their scoring touch, and won the game 6-4. Mike Knuble led the attack with two goals; Kimmo Timonen added three points.

"They came out a rested team....and overwhelmed us," said Knuble, who started the turnaround with his goals in the first period. New $124 million man Alex Ovechkin scored his 33rd goal of the season and added an assist for Washington. Goalie Olaf Kolzig was pulled by Caps coach Bruce Boudreau after giving up four goals on 16 shots.
Sources: Associated Press, Charlotte Observer

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Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin (8), of Russia, celebrates with teammates Nicklas Backstrom, left, Mike Green (52) and Viktor Kozlov, right, after Ovechkin scored against the Philadelphia Flyers' during...   (Associated Press)
Philadelphia Flyers' Mike Knuble, left, works the puck as Washington Capitals' goalie Brent Johnson, center, and Mike Green, right, defends during the third period Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Washington....   (Associated Press)
Philadelphia Flyers' Mike Richards (18) and Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin, left, go after the puck during the second period of their game Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Washington. Philadelphia won 6-4....   (Associated Press)
Philadelphia Flyers' Steve Downie, right, and Washington's Jeff Schultz, left, go after the puck during the third period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Washington. Philadelphia won 6-4....   (Associated Press)
Philadelphia Flyers' goalie Martin Biron (43) intercepts a shot by Washington Capitals' Mike Green, right, during the second period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel...   (Associated Press)
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