Mike’s STH Xperience – Fighting the Flyers

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Welcome to Mike’s Season Ticket Holder (STH) Xperience!

This season is my first one as a Season Ticket holder for the Washington Capitals, and in place of doing Caps Game Recaps, I’ll be sharing my experience being a STH during the 2024-25 season. Here I’ll be sharing all of the photos that I take during pregame warmups, along with any FB/IG Reels and TikToks I create at the games.

I will also be doing this for any other games I may go to, whether it’s in Hershey for the Bears, or at other NHL venues for games.

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It’s the second game of a back to back for the Philadelphia Flyers and Washington Capitals.

#Caps50Facts

10/22/24 Fact: Bill Clement won two Stanley Cups with the Philadelphia Flyers before being traded to the Washington Capitals for the first overall pick in the 1975 NHL Draft. Clement would become the Capitals captain for the 1975-76 season, but would only play 46 games before being traded to the Atlanta Flames for two players and a 1976 1st Round Pick.

10/23/24 Fact: During the 1988 Patrick Division Semifinals, Dale Hunter scored in overtime to give the Washington Capitals the Game 7 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers as their rivalry would continue to grow. Hunter’s overtime goal is one of the most celebrated moments in Capitals history.

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Thoughts on the Game

I thought this was a good game for the Capitals, but not a great game. After taking the commanding 4-0 lead, it looked like the Caps took their foot off the gas and let the Flyers back into the game.

The Capitals special teams were not very special either. They gave up two powerplay goals, and were 0 for 3 on their own powerplay. Usually the penalty kill is on point, but last night, not so much. The powerplay still needs a lot of work.

Connor McMichael was on hat trick watch last night, but unfortunately, he couldn’t get the third goal to complete the hat trick. I’ll get to throw that first hat as a STH hopefully soon.

Also, Alexander Ovechkin netted his first goal at home this season with the empty netter giving him his second of the season and goal 855. I’m feeling good about Ovi. I think he can break it this year. He’s getting his chances, and once he gets that one really good one in, the floodgates are gonna open for him.