Philadelphia Flyers wins
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NHLSeason 2026
Saturday, 26 September 2026 · 23:00
Philadelphia Flyers
Washington Capitals
Xfinity Mobile Arena · Philadelphia, PA
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Philadelphia Flyers wins
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Philadelphia can field a more competitive lineup at home thanks to the expected return of many key players, but Washington has the strongest recent overall signal after its 5-2 victory and its best observed penalty kill.
Read the full analysis2026-27 NHL preseason game, the fourth and final one for each team, scheduled for September 26, 2026 at 17:00 ET at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia. Washington defeated Philadelphia 5-2 on September 21 in Hershey, then announced a younger lineup for the finale after using several veterans against Boston on September 25.
The Flyers were 0-2 in the preseason before September 24, following 5-2 and 5-1 losses to Washington and Boston, respectively. These results come from games featuring experimental rosters and do not translate directly to the regular season.
The most recent documented matchup was Washington 5-2 Philadelphia, on September 21, 2026, in Hershey. Washington finished the game better, with superior defensive control and penalty killing according to the Capitals’ report.
The prédictive valeur is limited by the absence of several Flyers’ key players and by preseason-specific rotations; Philadelphia’s expected lineup should be different.
The favorable scenario for the Flyers rests on the expected return of numerous offensive and defensive regulars, home-ice advantage, and a game that could more closely resemble a dress rehearsal at home. The favorable scenario for the Capitals rests on their better collective continuity observed in the 5-2, their defensive pressure, and their penalty kill; it is nevertheless undermined by Ovechkin's absence and by a younger final lineup after the game against Boston.
The starting goaltenders, Vladar's final availability, Washington's actual rotation, and ice times remain unavailable information.
The final lineups and the exact veteran distribution are not confirmed. Philadelphia had held out Zegras, Michkov, Foerster, Konecny, Couturier, Sanheim, Ristolainen, York and Drysdale in its first two preseason games, with many regulars expected to return at home.
Washington announced a younger lineup for this finale after reaching the limit of two preseason appearances for several veterans.
Philadelphia FlyersWashington Capitals
| Rank | Team | GP | W | L | Diff | Pts |
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| 1 | Carolina Hurricanes | 14 | 10 | 2 | +19 | 22 |
| 2 | Boston Bruins | 13 | 9 | 3 | +21 | 19 |
| 3 | Montreal Canadiens | 12 | 7 | 3 | +2 | 16 |
| 9 | New York Rangers | 14 | 7 | 6 | +2 | 15 |
| 10 | Washington Capitals | 11 | 7 | 4 | +5 | 14 |
| 11 | New York Islanders | 12 | 6 | 4 | +4 | 14 |
| 15 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 10 | 5 | 5 | -7 | 10 |
| 16 | Philadelphia Flyers | 15 | 3 | 8 | -22 | 10 |
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