Skip to: Content
Skip to: Site Navigation
Skip to: Search

December 2, 2008 7:07:05 AM CST

Learn about Newser Points »

« Back to the grid | Next story »

Flyers Edge Capitals in Double OT

Posted Apr 17, 08 11:47 PM CDT in Sports 

(Newser) – Danny Briere saved the game for the Flyers in regulation and Mike Knuble got them a win away from the second round in a thrilling double-overtime finish. Knuble poked in his second goal of the series 6:40 into the second OT to give Philadelphia a 4-3 win over the Washington Capitals on tonight and a 3-1 series lead.

Jeff Carter scored twice for the Flyers, who can finish off the Caps in Game 5 on Saturday in Washington. The Caps have dropped three straight in the series and it could be the end for them if leading scorer Alex Ovechkin can't start finding the back of the net. Ovechkin, who scored 65 goals this season, had only one assist in Game 4.

Source Associated Press

0 comments | Print E-mail | Digg Seed this on Newsvine Add this link to Del.icio.us StumbleUpon

Related Newser Stories

  • Upshall's Late Goal Lifts Flyers

    May 3, 08 10:15 PM CDT
    Upshall's Late Goal Lifts Flyers Scott Upshall scored with 3:04 remaining in the third period and the Philadelphia Flyers advanced to the Eastern Conference final with a 6-4 win over the Montreal Canadiens last night. Upshall deflected Jeff Carter's shot past Carey Price to give Philadelphia its second and final lead of the game as the Flyers won the conference semifinal in five games. More »

  • Umberger Scores Twice as Flyers Win

    Apr 27, 08 12:01 AM CDT
    Umberger Scores Twice as Flyers Win R.J. Umberger scored twice, Martin Biron made 34 saves and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Montreal Canadiens 4-2 tonight to even the second-round series at a game apiece. Jeff Carter and Daniel Briere also scored to help the Flyers rebound after they blew 2-0 and 3-2 leads Thursday night a 4-3 overtime loss. Saku Koivu scored his first goal of the playoffs for Montreal. Carey Price made 19 saves. More »

  • In OT of Game 7, Lupul Lifts Flyers

    Apr 23, 08 2:57 AM CDT
    The Philadelphia Flyers finally figured out how to put away the Washington Capitals. Joffrey Lupul put in a rebound during a power play 6:06 into overtime in Game 7 to lift Philadelphia past Alex Ovechkin and Washington 3-2 on Tuesday night in their Eastern Conference first-round series. More »

  • Ovechkin Forces Game 7

    Apr 21, 08 10:56 PM CDT
    Ovechkin Forces Game 7 Alex Ovechkin truly was "Alexander the Great" with the Washington Capitals' season on the line. Held without a goal for four straight games, Ovechkin scored twice in the third period to lift the Capitals to a 4-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers and send the series back to Washington for a decisive Game 7. More »

  • Huet's 30 Saves Lift Capitals

    Apr 19, 08 4:54 PM CDT
    Huet's 30 Saves Lift Capitals The young Washington Capitals finally seem to be getting the hang of this thing called playoff hockey. With just the right mix of brawn and skill, the Capitals stayed alive today by knocking the Philadelphia Flyers off stride early and holding onto the lead with another solid game from goaltender Cristobal Huet, winning 3-2 in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series. More »

Philadelphia Flyers Daniel Briere, left, scores the equalizer goal as Washington Game 4 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinal hockey playoffs tonight in Philadelphia.   (AP Photo/Tom Mihalek)
The Philadelphia Flyers come together to celebrate Mike Knuble's game-winning goal over the Washington Capitals during the second overtime period of Game 4 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals.   (AP Photo/Tom Mihalek)
Philadelphia Flyers' Mike Knuble, left, Kimmo Timonen, top right, of Finland, and Jeff Carter, lower right, come together to celebrate Knuble's game-winning goal over the Washington Capitals during Game...   (AP Photo/Tom Mihalek)
« Prev« Prev | Next »Next » Slideshow

Threads (
1
 of 3)

Tags

NHL • hockey • Philadelphia Flyers • Washington Capitals • Jeff Carter • Alex Ovechkin • Mike Knuble • Danny Briere


Loading...

Premium Articles from HighBeam

Find more articles like this

Today's Most Popular

Loading...

Other Sports Stories

What is Newser?

2008 Codie Finalist

Face it: there's too much news. At Newser a team of editors and writers culls the most important stories from hundreds of U.S. and international sources and reduces them to a headline, picture, and two paragraphs. It's the Newser guarantee: we can take any report or column or video and pack what you need to know into 120 words or less. Newser's short-form aggregation, visual format, and unique information tools help you get more of the kind of news you want, in a quicker and more entertaining way. And we do it 24/7—you can come back morning, noon, night (and in between) for something new that matters. Read less, know more.

Learn more »