The Flyers did their best to mount a comeback Wednesday, but the Capitals swept both games. Let's break down why.

The Washington Capitals will face the Philadelphia Flyers for the second night in a row on Wednesday, October 23, as winners of four straight games. The teams play Wednesday for the second time this season. The Capitals won 4-1 in the previous matchup.

The Philadelphia Flyers will be on the hunt to snap a five-game losing streak as they travel down to Washington D.C. for their second of back-to-back games against the Capitals.

The Flyers bounced back after an early 4-0 deficit. But after coming within one goal in the third period, the Orange and Black gave up two empty netters. Travis Konecny

Connor McMichael scored twice to help the host Washington Capitals record a 6-3 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday and complete a sweep of the home-and-home series.