Caps Beat Islanders 5-2

WASHINGTON, DC – DECEMBER 4: Alex Ovechkin takes a shot on goal late in the third period. Ovechkin scored the first goal of the night early in the first period, quickly followed by a second scored by Viktor Kozlov. (Photo by Kate McGovern/www.OffWingPhoto.com)

WASHINGTON, DC – DECEMBER 4: Brooks Laich tries to beat New York Islander Freddy Meyer to the puck. Laich had two assists tonight. (Photo by Kate McGovern/www.OffWingPhoto.com)

WASHINGTON, DC – DECEMBER 4: Donald Brashear gives the Capitals the lead in the third period with his first goal of the season. Until his goal, the teams were tied 2-2. Shortly after, the Capitals added two more, winning the game 5-2. (Photo by Kate McGovern/www.OffWingPhoto.com)

WASHINGTON, DC – DECEMBER 4: Ovechkin celebrates his assist on the Capitals’ fifth and final goal, scored by Nicklas Backstrom. Ovechkin also had an assist on the fourth goal, scored by Eric Fehr. (Photo by Kate McGovern/www.OffWingPhoto.com)