Neuvirth, Flyers hold off elimination in 2-1 win over Caps

Philadelphia Flyers' Wayne Simmonds, left, and Andrew MacDonald celebrate after MacDonald's goal during the second period of Game 4 in the first round of the NHL Stanley Cup hockey playoffs against the Washington Capitals, Wednesday, April 20, 2016, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) Philadelphia Flyers' Wayne Simmonds, left, and Andrew MacDonald celebrate after MacDonald's goal during the second period of Game 4 in the first round of the NHL Stanley Cup hockey playoffs against the Washington Capitals, Wednesday, April 20, 2016, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

By Associated Press April 20, 2016 4 min read

PHILADELPHIA (AP) – Michal Neuvirth stopped 31 shots in his first start of the playoff series, helping the Philadelphia Flyers stave off a sweep with a 2-1 win over the Washington Capitals on Wednesday night.

The Capitals still lead the series 3-1 headed into Game 5 Friday night in Washington.

Shayne Gostisbehere and Andrew MacDonald each scored for the Flyers.

Neuvirth was sensational in the third after T.J. Oshie scored early in the period to make it 2-1.

The Capitals still have never swept a best-of-seven playoff series.