WASHINGTON – Scott Laughton scored his first career hat trick, Sean Couturier had two goals in his first game back following a rib injury and the Philadelphia Flyers pulled away for a 7-4 victory over the Washington Capitals on Sunday.
James van Riemsdyk added a goal and an assist, running his points streak to seven games, while helping Philadelphia overcome an early 2-0 deficit.
Robert Hagg scored his first goal of the season in Philadelphia’s first win in regulation in five games, and first win overall in three.
Joel Farabee had three assists, and Carter Hart made 33 saves. “It’s a big win after losing those two games the way we did to Boston,” Flyers coach Alain Vigneault said.