New York Islanders v Washington Capitals: the preview
New York Islanders meet Washington Capitals at UBS Arena, Thursday 8:00am (NHL). Washington Capitals have won 68 of the 115 meetings with New York Islanders since 1999.
The big picture
New York Islanders come in 17th on the ladder; Washington Capitals are 16th. Only a couple of spots separate them, so there is plenty riding on it.
New York Islanders are 7–8 in NHL 2026-27, averaging 2.9 goals for and 2.9 against.
Washington Capitals are 8–6 in NHL 2026-27, averaging 3.5 goals for and 3.4 against.
Form
New York Islanders have won two of their last five and most recently lost to Carolina Hurricanes 3–5.
Washington Capitals have won three of their last five and most recently lost to Dallas Stars 5–6.
Head to head
These sides have met 115 times on our records since 1999: New York Islanders 45, Washington Capitals 68, 2 drawn.
Last time out (2025-26), Washington Capitals won 4–1 at Capital One Arena.
Biggest margin between these two: New York Islanders by 5 goals in 2005-06 (5–0).
Players to watch
For New York Islanders, watch Bo Horvat (7 goals, 7 assists in 2026-27) and Brayden Schenn (5 goals, 6 assists in 2026-27).
For Washington Capitals, watch Alex Tuch (0.7 goals a game, 2 assists in 2026-27) and Boone Jenner (6 goals, 1 assist in 2026-27).
At UBS Arena
New York Islanders have won 10 of their last 21 at UBS Arena.
The deeper numbers
New York Islanders haven't beaten Washington Capitals at UBS Arena since 2024-25: 3 meetings there since then.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Washington Capitals have the edge.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
