The Flyers close out the month of March looking for their ninth victory, owning an 8-3-2 record, which would be the first time in two years (March of 2014) they would have nine wins in a single month… The Flyers have averaged three goals per-game, recording 39 goals in 13 games in March… They have also allowed just two goals while shorthanded, killing off 26 of 28 penalties at 92.8 percent… The Flyers have a 20-10-7 record at home and have now earned a point in nine of their last 11 home games (8-2-1)… Sean Couturier has a five-game point streak (1g-4a) and is tied for the team lead in the month of March with 11 points (1g-10a) in 13 games, along with Brayden Schenn, who also has 11 points (3g-8a).

The Capitals have sealed the NHL’s Presidents Trophy for the second time in franchise history and second time in the last seven seasons… They have won five of their last seven games and are the only team in the NHL that has not lost two consecutive games in regulation - they are 15-0-1 following a regulation loss… They lead the NHL in wins (54) and points (113), and a win tonight would mark the most wins in franchise history… The Capitals are just as dominant on the road, posting a 25-9-3 road mark, which ranks first in the NHL in point percentage (.716) and second in the NHL in road wins (25)… They also own a 20-5-2 record against the Metropolitan Division… The Caps ranks second among all NHL teams (1st: Dallas) in goals scored (232) and goals per-game (3.09).