nhl Game Recap
Islanders Down Washington 2-1 - Match Report
New York needed a shootout to earn a 2-1 victory over Washington on Wednesday in NHL action at Capital One Arena.
Bettors who backed the Islanders were rewarded as -116 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 5.5.
Pierre Engvall scored for the Islanders in the victory. Engvall opened the scoring for New York.
Ilya Sorokin stopped 25 of 26 Washington shots in the victory.
Conor Sheary scored for the Capitals, finding the net behind Ilya Sorokin.
Darcy Kuemper stopped 28 of 29 shots for the Capitals, but it wasn't enough to earn the victory.
On the power play, New York went 0-for-1, while the Capitals were 0-for-0 with the man advantage.
Washington lost the shots on goal battle to New York by a margin of 29-26.
New York looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Lightning. The Capitals will aim to get back on the winning track at Tampa Bay.