National Hockey League

FINAL
New York Islanders 4
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Washington Capitals 3
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Match Report

Cizikas, Varlamov lead Islanders to 4-3 win over Capitals

Casey Cizikas scored twice for the first time this season and Tom Kuhnhackl had the go-ahead goal and the New York Islanders earned a 4-3 victory over the Washington Capitals on Tuesday.

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Last five matches

DateOppResultCompetition
10/31/26 vs Edmonton Oilers L 0-4 NHL
10/29/26 @ Minnesota Wild W 4-3 NHL
10/27/26 @ Nashville Predators W 4-3 NHL
10/25/26 @ Dallas Stars L 3-6 NHL
10/22/26 vs Los Angeles Kings L 2-3 NHL
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Team Stats

NYI WSH
29
Blocked Shots
14
24
Hits
21
12
Takeaways
17
22
Shots
39
0
Power Play Goals
0
2
Power Play Opportunities
2
0.0
Power Play Percentage
0.0
0
Short Handed Goals
0
0
Shootout Goals
0
22
Faceoffs Won
31
41.5
Faceoff Win Percent
58.5
13
Giveaways
22
3
Total Penalties
3
6
Penalty Minutes
6

Head to Head

Series tied 1-1

NYI Last 5 matchups WSH
  1. 5 Final 2020-02-11 @ WSH 3
  2. 4 Final 2020-01-18 @ NYI 6
  3. 4 Final 2019-12-31 @ WSH 3
  4. 1 Final 2019-10-04 @ NYI 2

Injuries

Washington Capitals

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

New York Islanders

  • Ryan Pulock Out
  • Matias Maccelli Injured Reserve
  • Calum Ritchie Injured Reserve
  • Alexander Romanov Injured Reserve
  • Mathew Barzal Injured Reserve

NHL News

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