Capitals 2, Islanders 1 (OT): Heartbreak via Laich, Ovechkin
Nathan Lawson came 48 seconds away from his first NHL shutout, and Brooks Laich and Alex Ovechkin delivered the 1-2 punch to grab a 2-1 OT win over the Islanders.
| Final - 2.26.2011 | 1 | 2 | 3 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Capitals | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| New York Islanders | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
Stories
Islanders Gameday: Debut-nedetto?
The New York Islanders take another stab at the Washington Capitals, who beat them in a come-from-behind win at Nassau Coliseum Saturday night.
Sunday Caps Clips: Coliseum Comeback
Daily news and notes about the Washington Capitals.
Capitals 3, Islanders 2: If only 25 minutes were enough
The New York Islanders opened with a dominant first period and the first 11 shots, but two quick third-period goals gave the Capitals a 3-2 win in front of a Nassau Coliseum sellout crowd.
Fanpost
Third Period Open Thread
Some line-shuffling and a well-timed timeout have the Caps playing better, but still trailing. Third period ahead...
Fanpost
Second Period Open Thread
Caps pick up right where they left off last night, and that ain't good. Second period ahead...
Islanders Gameday: Rebound game for the Capitals?
The New York Islanders host the first in a home-and-home with the Capitals, with a skeleton crew on the Islanders blueline.
Saturday Caps Clips: Bullied by Broadway; Caps @ Isles Game Day
Daily news and notes on the Washington Capitals.
For the Islanders before the Trade Deadline: A very strange February
The New York Islanders head into the NHL trade deadline riding a hot 8-4-1 February that is equal parts deceptive and cause for hope.
GameThreads
Islanders Fans GameThread on Lighthouse Hockey
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Capitals Fans GameThread on Japers' Rink
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| NY Islanders | 2 |
| Washington | 3 |
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