Alex Tuch’s goal puts Washington ahead after a tightly contested first period.
Washington takes a 1-0 lead into the first intermission, outshooting Philadelphia 13-11 as Alex Tuch’s goal separates the sides. Tuch has 1 goal, 0 assists, 1 point, 1 shot on goal and a +1 rating; Dylan Strome and Jack St. Ivany each have an assist, 1 point, 1 shot and a +1 rating. Joseph Woll has stopped 12 of 13 shots for Philadelphia (.923 save percentage, 92.3%), while Logan Thompson is perfect with 11 saves on 11 shots (1.000, 100%). Philadelphia has a 10-9 edge in hits, but neither team has a power-play goal; Sean Couturier has two hits, and Trevor Zegras has two shots on goal.
Key Performers
Alex Tuch (WSH): 1G, 0A, 1P, 1 SOG, +1 Dylan Strome (WSH): 0G, 1A, 1P, 1 SOG, +1 Logan Thompson (WSH): 11 saves on 11 shots, 1.000 SV%