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Caps take 3-2 series lead over Islanders behind rookie's 3-point night

Rookie Evgeny Kuznetsov scored twice, Karl Alzner added a goal and an assist, and the Washington Capitals beat the New York Islanders 5-1 Thursday night for a 3-2 lead in their first-round series

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Last five matches

DateOppResultCompetition
11/9/26 @ San Jose Sharks L 2-3 NHL
11/7/26 vs New Jersey Devils L 4-5 NHL
11/5/26 vs Carolina Hurricanes L 3-5 NHL
10/31/26 vs Edmonton Oilers L 0-4 NHL
10/29/26 @ Minnesota Wild W 4-3 NHL
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Team Stats

NYI WSH
16
Blocked Shots
18
49
Hits
49
5
Takeaways
11
23
Shots
41
0
Power Play Goals
0
2
Power Play Opportunities
3
0.0
Power Play Percentage
0.0
0
Short Handed Goals
0
0
Shootout Goals
0
18
Faceoffs Won
31
0.0
Faceoff Win Percent
0.0
9
Giveaways
8
6
Total Penalties
3
31
Penalty Minutes
9

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Injuries

Washington Capitals

  • Rasmus Sandin Injured Reserve
  • Vincent Desharnais Injured Reserve
  • Patrick Thomas Injured Reserve

New York Islanders

  • Jean-Gabriel Pageau Out
  • Mathew Barzal Injured Reserve
  • Calum Ritchie Injured Reserve
  • Alexander Romanov Injured Reserve

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