"The Capitals will be eliminated from playoff contention if the Flyers win the game in regulation or overtime/shootout, as they can only reach a maximum of 95 points."
"Head coach Rod Brind'Amour is giving key players like Sebastian Aho and Andrei Svechnikov a night off to heal and take a mental break."
"The Flyers have lost eight in a row and 16 of their last 17 against the Hurricanes, with seven of those losses coming in overtime or a shootout."
The Washington Capitals face elimination from playoff contention if the Philadelphia Flyers win against the Carolina Hurricanes, who are resting several key players. The Hurricanes have already secured first place in the Metropolitan Division, allowing head coach Rod Brind'Amour to give top scorers Sebastian Aho, Andrei Svechnikov, and Seth Jarvis a night off. The Flyers, struggling with eight consecutive losses, need a win to reach 96 points, while the Capitals can only achieve a maximum of 95 points with a win against the Columbus Blue Jackets.
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