Washington Capitals (49-18-9, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. New York Islanders (33-32-10, in the Metropolitan Division)
Elmont, New York; Sunday, 12:30 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: The Washington Capitals visit the New York Islanders after Alexander Ovechkin's two-goal game against the Chicago Blackhawks in the Capitals' 5-3 win.
New York has a 9-8-3 record in Metropolitan Division games and a 33-32-10 record overall. The Islanders have a -24 scoring differential, with 204 total goals scored and 228 conceded.
Washington is 15-5-0 against the Metropolitan Division and 49-18-9 overall. The Capitals are eighth in NHL play serving 9.2 penalty minutes per game.
The matchup Sunday is the second time these teams square off this season. The Capitals won 5-4 in overtime in the previous matchup. Tom Wilson led the Capitals with two goals.
TOP PERFORMERS: Bo Horvat has 24 goals and 28 assists for the Islanders. Brock Nelson has five goals and six assists over the past 10 games.
Dylan Strome has 25 goals and 50 assists for the Capitals. Ovechkin has scored eight goals with seven assists over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Islanders: 4-4-2, averaging 3.1 goals, 4.8 assists, 2.7 penalties and 5.7 penalty minutes while giving up 3.2 goals per game.
Capitals: 6-3-1, averaging 3.7 goals, 6.4 assists, 4.4 penalties and 13.7 penalty minutes while giving up 3.1 goals per game.
INJURIES: Islanders: None listed.
Capitals: None listed.
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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