nhl Game Recap
Islanders Fall 4-2 Against Washington - Game Recap
Aliaksei Protas was the difference, potting a pair for Washington on Saturday as the Capitals skated off with a 4-2 victory over the Islanders at UBS Arena.
Bettors who backed the Capitals were rewarded as -116 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 5.5.
Aliaksei Protas(2), Martin Fehervary, and Ryan Leonard each scored for the Capitals in the victory. Fehervary opened the scoring for Washington.
Logan Thompson stopped 34 of 36 New York shots in the victory.
New York got goals from Matthew Schaefer, and Anthony Duclair in the loss, but it wasn't enough.
New York got a 25-stop effort from Ilya Sorokin in the loss.
Washington scored 0 times on 2 chances on the power play, while New York went 2-for-3 with the man advantage.
Washington lost the shots on goal battle to New York by a margin of 36-29.
Next game, Washington takes its act on the road to face New York looking for another win. For New York, they head home to face Winnipeg.