The Caps faced their second away game of the season against a home opening squad and spoiled yet another as they took down the New York Islanders 2-1 in regulation.
The Caps out-shot the Isles 28 to 26 and out-attempted them at five-on-five 53 to 37.
The Caps top six carried the load in game one. Everyone looked good tonight, but especially good to see the bottom six tilt the ice so much (via Natural Stat Trick) https://t.co/HUVfPSSHSF pic.twitter.com/p38ao6WyZZ
— Paddy Holds (@pfholden) October 5, 2019
Numbers thanks to Hockey-reference.com and NaturalStatTrick.com.
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