Capitals Top Islanders 5-3
WASHINGTON, DC – April 1: Alex Ovechkin celebrates Mike Green’s goal that gave the Capitals their first lead of the game with less than eight minutes left in regulation. The Islanders started out with a two-point lead, but the Capitals answered with goals from Ovechkin and Keith Aucoin. After a third New York goal, Green notched two more for the Caps, giving them a 4-3 lead. Nicklas Backstrom scored one more for insurance in the final seconds after New York pulled goalie Joey MacDonald, sealing the 5-3 win for the Capitals. (Photo by Kate McGovern/OffWing Photo) (more…)
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)
