Ovechkin scored with 53 seconds remaining in the first period, taking a centering pass from Martin Fehervary and flicking it past Ivan Fedotov.

With Washington back in front, Charlie Lindgren had to come up with some key stops, and he did just that, flashing the glove and showcasing his finesse and athleticism with a big pad save in the final seconds to secure the win. He finished the night with 18 saves on 21 shots.

WSH@PHI: Ovechkin rips a sniper, finding twine for No. 879 PHILADELPHIA -- Alex Ovechkin scored his 879th NHL goal and the Washington Capitals rallied for a 4-3 win against the Philadelphia Flyers at Wells Fargo Center on Thursday.

Alexander Ovechkin is on one of his trademark heaters. The Washington Capitals captain scored his fourth goal in as many games with a first-period tally to tie things up 1-1 with the Philadelphia Flyers.