W2W4: Washington Capitals at Philadelphia Flyers, Game 6

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PHILADELPHIA — Many thought this series would not go more than five games. The Philadelphia Flyers have avoided elimination twice and will try to do so a third time when they host the Washington Capitals in Game 6, Sunday at noon at Wells Fargo Center. The Capitals, who were heavily favored to win the series, hold a 3-2 lead. Here’s what to watch for:

How it got this far: Most experts picked the Presidents’ Trophy-winning Capitals to dismiss the Flyers in five games. And that outcome seemed likely after Washington grabbed a 3-0 series lead. But a desperate Flyers team made a goalie change, and Michal Neuvirth was outstanding in Games 4 and 5, leading to consecutive wins. He’s made 75 saves, including 44 during a 2-0 shutout win in Game 5 Friday in Washington. The Flyers managed only 11 shots. To force a Game 7, Philadelphia needs more from its offense, because relying solely on Neuvirth against a potent Capitals team is not a smart game plan. “We need a better effort from our group,” said Flyers GM Ron Hextall. The Caps need to finish this series on Sunday because Philadelphia would have all the momentum in a Game 7 after winning three straight. The Capitals realize Neuvirth has been the difference. “Listen, he played a great game,” said Justin Williams. “Sometimes you tip your cap and say, ‘Great game.’ We know in the long run, if we play the way that we can, and play the way we did [in Game 5], for the most part something right is going to go in our direction and we can’t get frustrated if it doesn’t.” It also helps that the …

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