WASHINGTON-- Michal Neuvirth has played in big games at Verizon Center, but this time was different. The goalie was going to play against the team that traded him in 2014, and the Philadelphia Flyers' season was on the line.
Neuvirth made 44 saves, and the Flyers shut out the Washington Capitals 2-0 in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference First Round on Friday.
Neuvirth, Flyers shut out Capitals in Game 5 win
Goalie makes 44 saves; Philadelphia cuts Washington's series lead to 3-2
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