Preview: Flyers at Capitals, February 25, 2026 WASHINGTON (Interstat) — Two Metropolitan Division teams looking to stabilize their seasons will meet Wednesday night when the Philadelphia Flyers visit the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena. The Flyers (25-31-0) and Capitals (29-30-0) sit outside the Eastern Conference playoff picture, separated by eight points in the standings. Both are coming off games on Feb. 5 with opposite results, setting the stage for a pivotal divisional matchup. Philadelphia arrives after a 2-1 overtime loss to Ottawa, a game in which goaltender Daniel Vladar made 25 saves on 27 shots and defenseman Jamie Drysdale provided the lone goal. The Flyers have lost three straight, including that defeat, and are 3-6-1 in their last 10 contests. Their recent struggles follow a stretch that included a 7-3 road win in Colorado on Jan. 23, highlighting their inconsistency. Washington, meanwhile, snapped a two-game skid with a 4-2 victory over Nashville on Feb. 5. Defenseman Jakob Chychrun led the way with two goals and an assist, while Pierre-Luc Dubois added a goal and an assist. The win improved the Capitals to 5-4-1 in their last 10 games, a period that featured an overtime win in Carolina and a shootout victory in Detroit. The teams last faced each other on Feb. 3 in Philadelphia, where the Flyers earned a 4-2 win. That result gives Philadelphia a chance to secure a rare two-game season sweep of the Capitals on Wednesday. Philadelphia’s upcoming schedule is daunting, featuring a game at the rival New York Rangers on Thursday followed by a home matchup with Boston. Washington begins a brief two-game homestand before hosting Vegas on Friday and traveling to Montreal on Saturday. Projected starting goaltenders were not announced. For the Flyers, Vladar could get the nod after his strong performance against Ottawa. The Capitals may turn to Logan Thompson, who earned the win against Nashville with 27 saves. The game is scheduled for 7 p.m. EST.