The Washington Capitals completed a thunderous comeback over the New York Islanders, scoring five goals in the third period on way to a 6-4 victory. If you needed a breather after that one, I do not blame you. Wow.
The Caps out-shot the Isles 30 to 29 and out-attempted them at five-on-five 45 to 33.
By Chris Cerullo 1 week ago
After Devon Toews scored to put the New York Islanders up 4-1 over the Capitals, he used Evgeny Kuznetsov’s now-iconic bird walk celly to really rub it in. The Islanders Twitter account posted a video, calling it a “💯 celly” – thinking the game was over.
But you guys, it wasn’t. The Capitals scored five unanswered goals in the third period to win the game 6-4.
The Islanders got roasted so bad in their replies that they deleted the tweet.
By Donya Abramo 1 week ago
A new day, but yet another Metropolitan Division matchup for the Washington Capitals. A rare afternoon start against their friends from the Island and the last Caps hockey before the big all star break. What a game!
Alex Ovechkin stayed hot to open scoring on a breakaway. Brock Nelson was offside to tie the game at one and Casey Cizikas banked one off of Radko Gudas’ skate to give the Isles a lead. Jordan Eberle banked one off Braden Holtby to extend said lead. Devon Toews with one more.
Carl Hagelin opened the third jamming one home in front and that guy Ovechkin again drew the Caps even closer. Tom Wilson deflected home a Dmitry Orlov blast to tie. Jakub Vrana with the game winner. Ovi hat trick empty netter.
Caps beat Islanders 6-4!
By Chris Cerullo 2 weeks ago
One last game before the All-Star Break and the Washington Capitals are in New York to face off against the Islanders.
Game starts at 1:00 PM. Here’s your injury report
By Elyse Bailey 2 weeks ago
It’s time for a quick break, but before the Capitals take 9 days before their next game, they are in New York for an afternoon rumble with the Islanders. Alex Ovechkin will be serving his suspension after the All-Star Break and the Islanders will be hoping to score a win after losing to the Rangers on Thursday evening.
Puck drop is at 1:00 PM and Chris will meet you back here for the recap!
By Elyse Bailey 2 weeks ago
The winningest team of the 2010s ended said decade losing two games in a row in regulation…because of course they did. The Washington Capitals fell to their former bench boss and his New York Islanders by a score of 4-3 to end 2019.
The Caps out-shot the Isles 38 to 22 and out-attempted them at five-on-five 70 to 39.
By Chris Cerullo 4 weeks ago
The Washington Capitals wrapped up 2019 with a messy home game against Barry Trotz’s New York Islanders. I doubt anyone’s happy with this game. Oh, except maybe Evgeny Kuznetsov.
Casey Cizikas kicked us off with a neat deflection of a point shot. Brock Nelson’s shot through Orlov’s screen made it 2-0 Isles early, but Evgeny Kuznetsov responded with an exploitation of a defensive breakdown by New York. Tom Wilson finished off a busy first period with a danger-close tip-in off Backstrom’s pass.
Tied 2-2 entering the second, Kuznetsov got his second goal of the game, a wrister from the slot. New York answered with two goals — another from Cizikas that outsmarted Holtby, and a sharp passing sequence finished off by Tom Kuhnhackl.
The Caps buzzed late in the third period, but they couldn’t catch up.
Caps lose.
By Peter Hassett 4 weeks ago
Final game of 2019 and the Capitals are hosting an afternoon rendezvous with the New York Islanders.
Puck drop is at 1 PM and here is your injury report. Some important improvements!
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By Elyse Bailey 4 weeks ago
We made it! It’s the final game for the year of 2019 and the Capitals are home hosting and early showdown against the New York Islanders.
If any of you are going out tonight, do not drink and drive. I don’t have any power to ban you from everything, but I will ban you from my life. Be safe and have fun! If you’re not going out, I hope you get some good rest or get to watch something good on TV.
Game starts at 1 PM, and Good Tweet Pete will have your recap.
By Elyse Bailey 4 weeks ago
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.
By Chris Cerullo 4 months ago
