Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals came into UBS Arena and dominated the Isles. The Islanders took an early 1-0 lead in the first period but the Capitals would take the lead and never look back, Beating the Isles 5-1.
The Islanders sit in the 2nd Wild Card spot behind Pittsburgh, and they start a west coast trip on Tuesday beginning in Los Angeles. Some crucial games against beatable teams in that stretch for the Isles to get back on track.
The Islanders are hitting a rough spot, but these games against teams like San Jose and Anaheim can get them back on track, and with key players like Pageau coming back for a potential playoff run. This team has a lot of potential, they just have to remain consistent.
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