The Washington Capitals are in Elmont, New York, to play their first game ever against the New York Islanders in the brand new UBS Arena.
Shortly before puck drop, Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan was forced to make a flurry of roster moves due to COVID-19. Conor Sheary will not suit up while John Carlson was cleared and will play.
Vitek Vanecek will get the start for the Capitals while Semyon Varlamov will suit in net for the Isles.
The game is on NBC Sports Washington.
The boys are pumped.
The Capitals haven’t played in four days so there is a lot of frisky energy here.
CHARGED UP pic.twitter.com/M8ThoJrbtL
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) January 15, 2022
Happy 21st birthday to the best Connor Mc in the league
mikey giving out gifts on his bday pic.twitter.com/CdjtUA4bis
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) January 15, 2022
Tom Wilson scores on a purdy shot to make it 1-0 WSH
It’s Wilson’s 10th goal of the season and his first since December 6, 2021. Aliaksei Protas registered the primary assist.
Whip buries it! pic.twitter.com/xWUhCQL1ZN
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) January 15, 2022
TJ Oshie’s hurt and won’t return.
Details here:
TJ Oshie leaves Islanders game early in first period with upper-body injury
Alex Ovechkin scores the empty netter.
Capitals beat the Islanders 2-0. Garnet Hathaway, Nicklas Backstrom, and John Carlson all had crucial shot blocks to help seal the victory with the Islanders’ goalie pulled.
VICTORYYYYYYY#CapsIsles | #ALLCAPS pic.twitter.com/1az5a7jQLP
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) January 15, 2022
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