Ovechkin scored his 718th goal to pass Phil Esposito and became the second active player to record 1,300 points, vaulting the Capitals into first place in the East Division by beating the New York Islanders 3-1 Tuesday night. “We’d like to keep them off the power play a little more,” Islanders winger Josh Bailey said. Travis Zajac was scratched. With Ovechkin leading the way, the Capitals handed the Islanders their first loss since Feb. 27 and first in regulation since Feb. 20. Sunday's four-game slate includes a pivotal matchup between two likely playoff teams. We was play unbelievable today.". I think the way he shoots the puck, the way he scores, the way he plays the game is just fun to see. The Islanders fell one point behind the Capitals, tied for second place with Pittsburgh — which beat New Jersey 5-1. Washington again dressed seven defensemen with center Lars Eller out because of a lower-body injury and no salary cap space to make another move. “I think we had a tough first period, but the other 40 minutes we absolutely dominated them,” Kuznetsov said. Washington won for the seventh time in 11 games, beating the Islanders for the fourth time in six meetings this season. April 19, 2021. 7th place Devils vs 8th place Sabres, both teams sitting their best player so they don't get injured before the trade deadline: MSG+. “You are a fantastic hockey player," Esposito said in a video message congratulating Ovechkin for passing him. “I don’t know how you score all those goals with the way these guys block shots with the great equipment that they wear. UNIONDALE, N.Y. -- — Brock Nelson scored with just under seven minutes left and Semyon Varlamov made 29 saves as the New York Islanders edged Washington 1-0 on Tuesday night to pull even with the Capitals for first place in the East Division. WASHINGTON -- — Alex Ovechkin took sole possession of sixth place on the NHL's career goal list in the most Alex Ovechkin way possible: ripping a one-timer past a goaltender from just inside the faceoff circle on the power play in a big game for the Washington Capitals. LW Michael Raffl, acquired from Philadelphia at the trade deadline, made his Capitals debut. The Islanders were a buzz saw during their winning streak, outscoring opponents 30-15 and needing to go past regulation for a victory just twice. Barry Trotz, who coached the Capitals to the Stanley Cup in 2018 and moved on to the Islanders said he wished he wasn't in the building for another Ovechkin milestone. Just not when he plays against us.”. As a teammate, you’re just enjoying every moment.”. Capitals: Host the New York Rangers on Friday in the first half of a back-to-back series. 718 also came against former Capitals teammate and countryman Semyon Varlamov, his supporting actor in the classic Russian spy “This is SportsCenter” ESPN commercial. He made a perfect pass to spring Evgeny Kuznetsov into the offensive zone and picked up the secondary assist when T.J. Oshie picked up the rebound and scored. “I wonder if I get in, and then I got an open corner.”. Varlamov made a save off the shaft of his stick on a shot by Orlov about 2 minutes later. “The shootout is a lottery,” Kuznetsov said. When he did, he took advantage and sent the Washington Capitals back into sole possession of first place in the East Division. Washington Capitals vs New York Islanders Prediction, 4/24/2021 NHL Pick, Tips and Odds. T.J. Oshie had two tries in close from the right side with 1:30 left, but couldn't get anything past the Islanders' goalie. The teams meet again Saturday back at the Nassau Coliseum and Tuesday in Washington. By Dominik @LHHockey Apr 22, 2021, 6:30pm EDT Share this story. “Had to make a few good ones in the second, few good ones in the third. Capitals vs. Islanders Recap: Caps Double Up Isles in 6-3 Win. Leo Komarov stayed in and moved up to the top line with Barzal and Jordan Eberle. Watch the Game Highlights from New York Islanders vs. Washington Capitals, 04/22/2021. Needing a strong performance to follow up the double “shutout” shootout loss that kicked off their three-game set with the division-leading Capitals, the New York Islanders got the performance they needed from...very few individuals, on their way to a 6-3 loss at Nassau Coliseum.. The Washington Capitals scored six unanswered goals to beat the New York Islanders 6-3. Justin Schultz, out with a lower-body injury sustained early in Sunday’s game, did not accompany the team to New York. Get caught up on all of the races here. "Finally.”. New York Islanders vs Washington Capitals NHL game box score for Mar 16, 2021. I thought he made some big saves the entire night.”. Washington snapped New York's winning streak at nine and point streak at 12. UNIONDALE, N.Y. -- — Evgeny Kuznetsov wasn't sure if he was going to get a chance in the shootout. The Islanders are also playing the same opponent for the fourth time — third time this season. “I do recognize his greatness and the milestones,” Trotz said. Washington Capitals (29-13-4, first in the East Division) vs. New York Islanders (29-13-4, second in the East Division) Uniondale, New York; Thursday, 7 p.m. EDT After defeating the New York Islanders 1-0 in a shootout, the Washington Capitals will meet the Isles in a Saturday night rematch on Long Island. in this Islanders vs Capitals post-game press conference, Anthony Beauvillier, Nick Leddy, and coach Barry Trotz react to NY's shootout loss. New York Islanders vs. Washington Capitals [Game #47 thread] New, 197 comments. Associated Press. Wahlstrom's third-period goal ended Washington's team shutout streak at just over 107 minutes. April 19, 1987: Pat LaFontaine scores at 8:47 of quadruple overtime, as the Islanders beat the Washington Capitals 4-3 in Game Seven of the Patrick Division semifinals. Kuznetsov lifts Capitals past Islanders 1-0 in shootout. Get a recap of the Washington Capitals vs. New York Islanders hockey game. The Capitals are playing the same team in three straight games for fourth time in franchise history, and first time in 15 years. Washington flipped the script in the second period, outshooting New York 14-7. Winger Tom Wilson served the sixth game of his seven-game suspension. By Luke Adomanis Apr 24, 2021, 9:39pm EDT ... 2021. Islanders: Host the Flyers on Thursday for the first of three in a row against them, two on Long Island and one at Philadelphia. “It absolutely was a message,” Trotz said. “I just have to hit the net,” he said. Veteran defenseman Zdeno Chara returned to the Capitals’ lineup after missing Sunday’s 6-3 loss at Boston. Washington erupts for a five-goal second to storm past New York and Chara gets his first as a Cap. "It was very good match, big points and obviously big numbers.”. Capitals vs. Islanders - Game Summary - April 22, 2021 - ESPN That was Ovechkin's 1,300th career point, making him the 35th player in history to reach that mark. The Blackhawks agreed to a three-year contract extension with defenseman Riley Stillman, who was acquired in a trade with the Panthers earlier this month. Justin Schultz scored with 27 seconds left in the third period to give the Washington Capitals a 3-2 win over the New York Islanders. Tanner Pearson scores a clutch goal in the third period as the Canucks beat the Senators 4-2. Here's who to expect will suit up for both sides in tonight's game. Get a recap of the Washington Capitals vs. ... 2021 East Division Standings. However, he gave up two goals on three attempts in the shootout. 2d ago. Photo: ABC7. Ovechkin is a big reason for that. The New York Islanders will face the Washington Capitals yet again today. The Capitals are 3-2 against the Islanders this season, but New York has handled Washington in the latter two games of … Barzal has a team-high 32 penalty minutes. 1st place Washington vs 2nd place Islanders in a rematch of a spicy game on Saturday night: the second alternate channel. I didn’t like the penalty and I didn’t like the shift after that.”. © ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. I give them credit, they defend well. They lost all three vs. Tampa Bay in February 1998, won two out of three vs Atlanta in January 2000 and went 0-1-2 vs. Carolina in April 2006. “Thank you, team. Those are areas you can’t give these guys too many opportunities like that.”. New, 2 comments. 2021-22 Islanders Season Tickets; ... Game Preview: Islanders vs. Capitals Following a shootout loss on Thursday, the Islanders meet the Capitals for the second game of their three-game set “They weren't just good saves, they were great saves every time they did break through us. “He was really sharp in the first,” Washington coach Peter Laviolette said of Samsonov. “It could’ve been a different game if we found a way to score early,” Bailey said. Washington Capitals vs New York Islanders NHL game box score for Apr 06, 2021. Laviolette didn't provide any information on Ovechkin's status, only saying he was unavailable. The Capitals look forward to building on their winning streak as the Islanders look forward to rebounding from their last defeat. Carolina Hurricanes (31-10-6, first in the Central Division) vs. Dallas Stars (20-15-12, fifth in the Central Division). Greybeard Joe Thornton is the only other active player on that list at 1,521. Goal No. “He came up huge,” Washington defenseman John Carlson said of Samsonov. The Islanders controlled the puck for most of the extra period, with each team managing one shot on goal. Washington Capitals vs New York Islanders 04/24/2021 . They lost all three vs. Tampa Bay in February 1998, won two out of three vs Atlanta in January 2000 and went 0-1-2 vs. Carolina in April 2006. It should be a Matt Martin or a Casey Cizikas or someone like that. — Brian (@FinallySock) April 6, 2021. Get caught up on all of the races here. They swept a three-game series at home with Buffalo on March 4-7, and won two out of three against Philadelphia from March 18-22. Tanner Pearson scores a clutch goal in the third period as the Canucks beat the Senators 4-2. Ovechkin hadn't been able to get his timing quite right on his trademark one-timer but didn't miss this time. Washington is holding the first spot in the East Division play while the Islanders sit at the third. After a Capitals turnover late in the third, Mathew Barzal skated in, got around Dmitry Orlov and skated in on Samsonov but lifted a forehand shot over the goal with 4:15 left. "It just wasn’t in the cards tonight.”. A few more notes on the game: 1. Brock Nelson misfired on the Islanders’ attempt in the third round before Kuznetsov beat Varlamov on the stickside to give the Capitals the win. (New York Islanders) with a Goal from New York Islanders vs. Washington Capitals, 04/24/2021 In the case of the Capitals, they follow those three games vs. the Islanders with two against the Penguins, so April 24 – May 1 represents a huge week for Peter Laviolette & Co. Supplemental Privacy Policy for Singapore. Evgeny Kuznetsov scored the … The Capitals are playing the same team in three straight games for fourth time in franchise history, and first time in 15 years. "I cheer for him, no question. Follow AP Hockey Writer Stephen Whyno on Twitter at https://twitter.com/SWhyno. Ilya Samsonov stopped 26 shots through overtime for his second shutout of the season and third of his career. The Islanders outshot the Capitals 15-4 in a fast-paced and physical first period. "It’s just so impressive. Semyon Varlamov, who had a 29-save shutout in the teams' last meeting on April 6, finished with 28 saves through overtime in this one for his fifth shutout of the season. The Islanders outshot the Capitals early but couldn't cash in and paid the price. After Beauvilier beat Samsonov with a backhand in the second round of the tiebreaker, Nicklas Backstrom scored off the crossbar and in to tie it. The Capitals also had a shot by Lars Eller go wide. A day after Vitek Vanecek registered his first NHL shutout at Buffalo, Ilya Samsonov made 21 saves in the second half of the Capitals' back-to-back set. Islanders vs. Capitals - Game Recap - March 16, 2021 - ESPN Jean-Gabriel Pageau returned to the Islanders lineup after missing their last game while on the NHL COVID protocol list. While they were sleeping, the Penguins won again to take over first place again, but another Capitals win would undo that. “He’s leading our team in penalties right now. Ovechkin didn't just score himself. Russian spy “This is SportsCenter” ESPN commercial. Defenseman Noah Dobson remained on the list and missed a second consecutive game. Capitals star forward Alex Ovechkin left the ice with just under 3 minutes remaining in the third period and didn't get back on the ice the rest of regulation or the overtime. Recap. Cal Clutterbuck returned to the Islanders’ fourth line with Casey Cizikas and Matt Martin after missing the last three games. The Isles and Caps begin their three-game set. Oliver Wahlstrom scored on the power play for New York's only goal Tuesday night, when something was missing compared to the team's play in recent weeks. The New York Islanders go for revenge and a couple of points (ideally without conceding one) in Round 2 of their three-game set with the visiting Washington Capitals.. By AP. Barzal had the Islanders’ best scoring chance as he skated in alone on Samsonov on a breakaway, but was denied by the Capitals' goalie. However, they went 0 for 3 against against an Islanders penalty-kill that was 10th at 82.5%, New York has allowed only one goal on their opponents' last 24 power plays over the last 10 games. “It means a lot. Nelson's late goal gives Islanders 1-0 win over Capitals. For their first home game in front of fans this season on Tuesday against the New York Islanders, the Washington Capitals have invited hundreds of pre-selected frontline workers to the game to be honored for their efforts in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic. Islanders vs Capitals Winners-Losers: Semyon Varlamov perfection wins it. “They found a way to put a couple of them in on us there. 7 April: 2021. They won their previous two without captain and second-leading scorer Anders Lee, who's on long-term injured reserve with a lower-body injury. With his 1,301st point on the power-play goal — his 264th, third all-time — Ovechkin also passed recently elected Hockey Hall of Famer Jarome Iginla for 33rd on the career scoring list. Kuznetsov scored the deciding goal of the tiebreaker, giving the Capitals a 1-0 win over the New York Islanders on Thursday night. 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