Denver Barkey leaves with injury as Flyers fall to Capitals in preseason opener
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Key Points:
- The Philadelphia Flyers lost 5-2 to the Capitals in their preseason opener, playing with an inexperienced lineup and missing most regulars; Denver Barkey exited early with a lower-body injury, raising concerns about his availability.
- Cole Knuble impressed with a multi-point game, continuing his rise as a promising prospect expected to challenge for a roster spot this season, while Jett Luchanko showed speed and contributed an assist.
- New backup goalie Joseph Woll made 16 saves on 19 shots in two periods, demonstrating solid play and expected to provide stability behind starter Dan Vladar, although the team struggled defensively and with line changes.
- The Flyers' defensemen did not stand out, with competition for the sixth defensive spot among Simon Benoit, David Jiricek, and Oliver Bonk, as the team worked on improving puck handling and skating under pressure.
- Philadelphia will face the Boston Bruins Tuesday night and continues preseason preparations with optional skates and practices scheduled ahead of their regular season opener next Wednesday.
