The Washington Capitals have been eliminated from playoff contention after the Philadelphia Flyers defeated the Carolina Hurricanes in a shootout on Monday night. Tyson Foerster scored the winning goal, while Dan Vladar successfully stopped all shots in the shootout. With this victory, the Flyers reached 96 points, securing third place in the Metropolitan Division and setting up a first-round playoff series against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Capitals can only finish with 95 points, marking the first time they will miss the playoffs under head coach Spencer Carbery. Their final game of the season will be against the Columbus Blue Jackets, who were also eliminated from playoff contention due to the Flyers' win. Additionally, this game could be the last for Capitals' captain Alex Ovechkin, who is contemplating his future in the sport as he approaches retirement.