"I'm still thinking [of making it],'' he said. "I've made all the cuts so far, so I keep believing in it. I'll keep working hard and see what happens.''

"I'm just surprised how physically he's able to handle the players in this league for an 18-year-old kid. He's a physically strong guy, he can hit, he can absorb a check and still make plays ... [has] great vision to make plays. He's been impressive, he's got a bright future here.''

Steve Downie had to be helped off the ice with what Flyers are calling a "sprained left knee" after a fight with Washington's Jay Beagle at 16:21 of the second period. He's expected to get an MRI today. [John Stevens] said Downie could miss a couple of weeks. ... Martin Biron played the entire game in goal for the Flyers.