Capitals roll to a 5-1 preseason win over Philadelphia at Hershey’s Giant Center, signaling strength up and down the lineup. Milano scored twice, boosting his bid to rejoin the NHL squad, while Cristall and Miroshnichenko opened and pressured for more. Lapierre piled up three assists, underscoring his growing playmaking touch. McMichael added a shorthanded tally, and Stevenson held the crease with 15 saves as Washington’s depth shined in a key window before the season.

The night also highlighted the Capitals’ Hershey pipeline and Spencer Carbery’s homecoming, with Matt Strome contributing for the Bears and the Strome family name woven into the storyline. Depth, speed and a promising rookie cohort stood out as October approaches, giving the Caps confidence in their readiness for the regular season.